Dylan doesn’t want Clonlara’s season to end
*Dylan McMahon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill While Sunday will be his first experience of a senior championship decider, Dylan McMahon has played for Clonlara on county final day before.
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Rodgers & Hogan shortlisted for Young Hurler of the Year & Clare get 9 All Star nominations
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill MARK RODGERS and Adam Hogan have been nominated for Young Hurler of the Year while Clare has received a total of nine All Star nominees.
Ennistymon were in relegation battle ‘because we deserved to be’
*Joey Rouine tackles Killian O’Connor. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography HOW ENNISTYMON went from contesting the Clare SFC final in 2022 to lining out in a relegation play-off in 2023 has been one of the big talking points throughout this year’s campaign.
Ennistymon seal senior status & send Corofin into do or die game with Clondegad
*Eoin Rouine. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ENNISTYMON have consolidated their senior status after narrowly holding off fellow North Clare side Corofin.
Inagh/Kilnamona send Doora/Barefield into relegation battle
*David Fitzgerald on the attack. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill INAGH/KILNAMONA produced a commanding second half to ensure they will play no part in the relegation series of the Clare SHC and in the process sent Doora/Barefield into a battle for survival.
Scariff’s goal-den generation soars to new heights
Keelan Haritgan on the attack. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The Group of Death came to life in spectacular fashion in Cusack Park when Scariff threw their hat into the ring for a quarter-final spot.
Ballyea bounce back to overcome Inagh/Kilnamona
*Martin O’Leary got the Ballyea goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A typically opportunistic Martin O’Leary goal, put away five minutes from full-time, was decisive in ensuring that that county champions Ballyea rebounded from their comprehensive opening round loss to Kilmaley.
Time to deliver for perennial contenders Inagh/Kilnamona
*Sean Rynne’s second season at senior level will see him carry additional responsibility. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill INAGH/KILNAMONA may be making their first appearance in the championship this weekend but could potentially knock out reigning champions Ballyea.
Clare’s best chance of success since 2013 All-Ireland
*Clare captain, Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill This year Clare have their best chance of winning the All-Ireland senior hurling title since their last success ten years ago.
North Clare neighbours St Breckan’s & Ennistymon do battle in Cusack Cup final
*David McNamara holds off Denis O’Callaghan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography With the opening rounds of the Clare senior football championship just a month away, this weekend’s league finals will give clubs a better indication of where they are in terms of preparation for the Jack Daly.
