Fairytale sporting year continues for Kevin Harnett
*Cratloe captain, Kevin Harnett. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SO FAR as sporting years go Kevin Harnett is having one hell of a time.
Colm Collins
Cratloe’s third title is sweetest one yet for Colm Collins
*Colm Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CRATLOE’s third time winning the Clare SFC was the sweetest one yet for manager Colm Collins.
Conor Ryan’s return to sport capped off with Cratloe’s success
*Conor Ryan and Cathal McInerney. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. CONOR RYAN’s return to the Cratloe colours this summer gave a lift to all GAA followers across the county and getting to capture his third Clare SFC medal is something not even the most ardent of St Breckan’s supporters will begrudge him.
The Water Break – No inch will be given in novel Clare SFC final between Cratloe & St Breckan’s
*Video podcast available exclusive to subscribers. SILVERWARE is in sight for the four teams lining out in the Clare SFC and IFC finals this weekend meaning there is a lot to look forward to on a special edition of The Water Break.
Harnett looks to add result to injury
*Cratloe captain, Kevin Harnett. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THE MOST over-used terminology in pre-match interviews with a player or manager is that they ‘are only taking it game by game and not looking beyond the upcoming game in question’.
Prize of first county title within reach for O’Keeffe & St Breckan’s
*Declan O’Keeffe issues instructions to St Breckan’s players from behind the wire. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography EVENINGS MAY BE dark when it comes to preparations but St Breckan’s can see the light in their bid to win a first-ever Clare SFC title, fuelled by the painful lessons of near-misses and championship exits over the last …
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Cratloe role ‘no chore’ for ever-committed Colm Collins
*Colm Collins flanked by his sons, David, Padraic and Sean. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AN INVOLVEMENT with Cratloe’s senior footballers is far from a chore but a rather a very enjoyable task for long-serving manager, Colm Collins.
Collins admits Cratloe would have been willing to play replay instead of penalty shootout
*Colm Collins celebrates Cratloe getting an equalising score in Cusack Park. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. VICTORIOUS CRATLOE boss Colm Collins has said they would have preferred to have played a replay rather than letting the Clare SFC semi-final be decided on a penalty shootout.
Cratloe knock out Éire Óg on penalties
*Podge Collins landed the winning penalty for Cratloe. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CRATLOE HAVE ENDED Éire Óg’s reign as Clare SFC champions, winning on a penalty shootout.
Cratloe in stronger position with sole football focus
*Dermot Coughlan is tackled by the Collins brothers David, Podge and Sean. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CRATLOE’s sole focus on football leaves them in a stronger position than previous outings in the last four of the Clare SFC.