Inagh/Kilnamona still among the leading championship contenders
*Inagh/Kilnamona captain, Aidan McCarthy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A STAR-studded Inagh/Kilnamona are wary that their first round derby with Corofin could take on “a life of its own”.
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Kelly returns to Clare team & O’Donnell listed among subs for first time in 2025
*Tony Kelly and Shane O’Donnell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. TONY KELLY returns to the Clare team while Shane O’Donnell is listed among the substitutes for Saturday’s game with Tipperary.
Clare name strongest side of 2025 for Wexford clash as big names return
*Mark Rodgers is set for his first appearance of 2025. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TONY Kelly, John Conlon, David Fitzgerald, Mark Rodgers and Rory Hayes will all make their first starts of 2025 for the Clare hurlers as they welcome Wexford to Ennis in a must-win tie.
O’Donnell & Hogan named hurler & young hurler of the year as Clare win six All Stars
*Shane O’Donnell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. SHANE O’Donnell has been named Hurler of the Year and Adam Hogan Young Hurler of the Year with Clare receiving six All Star awards.
Rynne expected to return & Quinlan says Ennistymon must increase scores on the board
*Ennistymon’s Seán Rynne. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ENNISTYMON are set to welcome Seán Rynne back to their starting team for their quarter-final showdown with rivals St Breckan’s.
14 All Star nominations for Clare hurlers
*John Conlon is among the Clare nominations. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill 14 Clare hurlers have been nominated for All Star awards off the back of a season which saw Brian Lohan’s side crowned All-Ireland SHC champions.
Inagh/Kilnamona well capable of going the distance
*Aidan McCarthy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill INAGH/KILNAMONA remain among the teams shortlisted to be in hunt for honours when the Clare SHC reaches the business end of the season.
‘Seeing the emotion & what it means to people makes Clare success more special’ – Fitzy
*Peter Duggan and David Fitzgerald with the Liam MacCarthy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEEING WHAT it means to the people of Clare has made the already sweet success of winning an All-Ireland championship extra special for David Fitzgerald.
Thousands turn out to welcome home Clare’s hurling heroes
*Photograph: Eamon Ward THOUSANDS of Clare supporters flocked into the Fair Green on Monday evening to welcome home their hurling heroes, the recently crowned All-Ireland champions.
Seven Clare representatives on Sunday Game team of the year & O’Donnell chosen as hurler of the year
*Shane O’Donnell with Aron Shanagher. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEVEN Clare hurlers have been included on the RTÉ Sunday Game team of the year.