‘Munster is going to be crazy’ – Davy Fitzgerald returns to role of Waterford manager
*Davy Fitzgerald. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SIXMILEBRIDGE’s Davy Fitzgerald is returning to the hotseat of Waterford senior hurling manager.
Cratloe
Doora/Barefield ‘gutted to miss out on chance to take down a big gun’
James Curran bursts forward with Jack McInerney chasing after him. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ST JOSEPH’S DOORA/BAREFIELD must take down “one of the big teams” if they are to carry through on their ambitions of becoming a force at senior level.
Cratloe start Clare SFC bid with a win at Doora/Barefield’s expense
COLM COLLINS’ Cratloe began their Clare SFC on a winning note as they survived a strong rally from St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield to move to top of Group 2.
Cratloe not short of motivation for start of football campaign
*Sean Collins is this year’s captain for Cratloe. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Since they made the breakthrough when winning the title for the first time in 2013, Cratloe have challenged strongly for both senior football and hurling honours each season with almost the same group of players.
Lissycasey are real about championship aspirations
Lissycasey captain, Seamus Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEMI-FINALISTS for the last two seasons, Lissycasey buoyant by continued success at underage level, most recently the inaugural U19 championship, head into the new senior campaign with a swagger.
‘We need to be more confrontational’ – Magpies boss Russell braced for crucial Mills clash
*Shane Gleeson gets away from Killian McDermott and David Tuohy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARECASTLE AND O’CALLAGHANS MILLS cross swords in the Clare SHC for the second time in as many years and once again there is a lot at stake.
Cratloe student died in burning car less than one hour after kissing his mother goodnight
*The late John Daly. An 18 year old Leaving Cert student died in a car crash in Cratloe in south east Clare less than one hour after kissing his mother on the cheek good night and telling her that he loved her.
Mary & Fiona appointed to glór Young Curators role
*Mary Nagle. MARY NAGLE AND FIONA O’CONNELL have been appointed as the Young Curators in glór.
‘Grass & weeds taking over Meelick’
*Ballycannon Heights in the heart of Meelick village. Photograph: Natasha Barton GENERAL CLEANING has been approved for the footpaths of housing estates throughout the village of Meelick.
Cratloe too strong for Clarecastle
*Cratloe’s David Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An experienced Cratloe side proved too strong for Clarecastle in this senior hurling championship first round game at O’Garney Park in Sixmilebridge this Saturday evening.