*Cian Burke of St Breckan’s tackles Corofin’s Gearoid Cahill. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography HEADING into the final round of group games in the adult football championships this weekend eleven of the twelve teams are still in with a chance of making it to the knockout stages.
*Aaron Griffin is Lissycasey’s main injury doubt. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill LISSYCASEY have “nothing to fear” when they meet championship favourites Éire Óg in the third round of the Clare SFC on Saturday evening.
*Niall McMahon fends off the challenge of Diarmuid Stritch. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE Óg’s hurlers targeted building a panel at the beginning of the year, the foundations are solid with two wins from two championship outings.
*Liam Corry surrounded by Ian Galvin and John Conlon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE ÓG have edged closer to the Clare SHC quarter-finals after overcoming Clonlara in the second round of the championship.
*Ronan Lanigan takes on Stan Lineen. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE ÓG eased to a successive victory in the TUS Clare SFC when completely outpowering Kilmihil.
*David McNamara is fouled by Ryan Taylor and Trevor Lee. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BACK FOR a second stint as manager of the Éire Óg senior hurlers, Gerry O’Connor was very pleased as his side began their championship bid with a one point win over Clooney/Quin.
*Éire Óg manager, Paul Madden. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE Óg’s senior footballers brought the intensity in their opening outing of the Clare SFC but their manager insists they’ll need to improve on the scoring front if they are to reach the levels they are capable of.
*Marco Cleary gets away from Evan Maxted. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill IN one of the tightest contests of the Clare SHC opening round, Éire Óg edged out Clooney/Quin for victory.
*Jarlath Collins in action with Colm Galvin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEVERAL LIVELY contests can be expected with the start of the TUS Clare senior hurling championship.
*Darren O’Brien. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill HAVING witnessed Clonlara finally break their fifteen year championship-winning hoodoo last October, Éire Óg are undoubtedly next up when it comes to claiming overdue dividends in the race for the Canon Hamilton.