Back to back titles for excellent Éire Óg
*Éire Óg players celebrate at the final whistle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE ÓG HAVE retained their title as Clare senior football champions wrestling off the challenge of Ennistymon.
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Injury derails Hehir’s travelling plans but doesn’t dilute ambition for Ennistymon to succeed
*Kevin Hehir distributes the ball with Aidan McCarthy behind him. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill INJURIES have been an unfortunate constant of Ennistymon’s memorable run to a first Clare SFC final since 2018 and regrettably for Kevin Hehir, he’s been the latest addition to their long list of casualties.
All Stars for Kelly, O’Donnell & Fitzgerald
*Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TONY KELLY, SHANE O’DONNELL AND DAVID FITZGERALD have been named as All Stars for 2022.
Ennistymon win would send Healy to LaLa Land
*Lawrence Healy leading the way for Ennistymon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AN EXPERIENCED HEAD, LAWRENCE Healy will relish the chance to feature on county final day if given the opportunity.
Ennistymon know football must improve ‘dramatically to cause a dent in championship’
*Ennistymon’s Liam Cotter. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ENNISTYMON have shown character in their Clare SFC campaign to date but their manager is adamant a major improvement is needed in terms of their football.
Eight All Star nominees for Clare hurlers
*Paul Flanagan is nominated for the first time. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill EIGHT CLARE HURLERS have been nominated for PwC All Stars.
Ennistymon claim top spot of Group 3 with dramatic win over Doonbeg
*David Fitzgerald produced a man of the match display for Ennistymon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ENNISTYMON ARE THROUGH to the last eight in the bid to claim the Jack Daly after overpowering Doonbeg in the second half.
Consistency key for Ennistymon to emerge as serious force
*Ennistymon goalkeeper, Noel Sexton. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CONSISTENTLY INCONSISTENT is a tag thrown at the footballers of Ennistymon and it’s one they are eager to dispose of.
McCarthy shoots the way as Inamona begin with a win
*Aidan McCarthy was Inagh/Kilnamona’s top scorer. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Inagh/Kilnamona got their championship challenge off to a winning start with a merited win over Crusheen in a tie which failed to reach the heights expected.
A new championship brush sweeps clean for Inamona
*Inagh/Kilnamona’s Jason McCarthy will once again be a central player for them. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Avoiding the hangover of how their first county senior decider panned out will be essential to Inagh-Kilnamona’s development for 2022.