*Denis O’Callaghan is held by Mark McInerney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A “professional performance” laid the foundations for Éire Óg’s senior footballers securing their appearance in the biggest day of the Clare football calendar.
Inagh/Kilnamona’s dreams of winning a first ever Clare SHC title are edging closer to becoming a reality after they sealed their place in the county final with a three point win over Éire Óg.
*Kevin Hehir gathers possession. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A strong sense of hunger is prevalent in the Inagh/Kilnamona ranks this year, manager Eugene Cullinan has said.
*Joint captains Ethan Harrington & Sean Tracey with Coiste na nÓg Secretary Pat Gavin and the Kerry Group U17 Academy B Trophy, Inagh-Kilnamona and Clooney-Quin will contest this year’s Under 17A Hurling Championship Final after prevailing in their penultimate stage bouts on Saturday afternoon.
*Paidi Fitzpatrick claims the sliotar and looks for a free. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Knocking out the “standard bearers” of the Clare senior hurling championship will strengthen Éire Óg’s bid for honours.
*Darren O’Neill. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A first county senior football final appearance since 2014 awaits Éire Óg following a polished display to keep St Breckan’s at arm’s length in Cusack Park on Saturday evening.
*Philip Talty keeps his eyes firmly on the ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Securing a place in the semi-finals of the Clare SFC marks an “important” step for Éire Óg.
*Dara Walsh made his first championship appearance for Éire Óg in their quarter-final win over Sixmilebridge. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Semi-final pairings have been confirmed for the Clare senior hurling championship (SHC).
*Shane O’Donnell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg have ended Sixmilebridge’s reign as Clare senior hurling champions and in the process stopped their three in a row bid
*Liam Corry and Jason Loughnane will cross paths once again this Saturday. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The stakes are heightened this weekend at both ends of the senior hurling championship as the race for the Canon Hamilton Cup heats up just as much as the relegation ‘Group of Death’.
