*Éire Óg’s David McNamara will be hoping the Ennis side get off to a winning start this weekend. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Fancied by many hurling followers as strong contenders for the Canon Hamilton, Éire Óg will commence their 2021 bid in Sixmilebridge when they meet Newmarket-on-Fergus.
*Gavin Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg had it easier than expected when they ran out ten point winners against Lissycasey in the opening round of the Clare SFC.
Clare’s senior hurlers have exited the All-Ireland SHC after suffering a two point defeat to Cork on Saturday evening in the second round of the qualifiers.
*Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare’s senior hurlers have been drawn against Cork in the second round of the All-Ireland SHC qualifiers.
Darach Honan reflects on Clare’s exit from the Munster SHC, a tie which evoked memories of the infamous 2008 Munster U21 hurling final.
*Clare’s Rory Hayes had an impressive display at corner back. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior hurlers have finished their 2021 Allianz National Hurling League campaign with a hard-fought four point win over Kilkenny.
*David McInerney. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare’s final outing of this year’s Allianz National Hurling League takes place at 3pm on Saturday with manager Brian Lohan making two changes for the visit of Kilkenny to Ennis.
*Shane O’Donnell struck for goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Brian Lohan’s Clare have recorded their first win of 2021.
*Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare senior hurling manager Brian Lohan has said the sending off of Liam Corry had a major impact on proceedings as the county side let an eight point lead slip to lose their second outing of the year.
*David Fitzgerald returns to the Clare team. Photograph: Jim Campbell Brian Lohan has made three changes so far to the Clare senior hurling team that will take on Wexford this Sunday in Cusack Park.
