Robert delighted to reach lofty heights of senior success with Éire Óg
*Robert Loftus. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. ÉIRE ÓG’s success will not be taken for granted according to one of their young stars.
Ennis
Ennis mourns deaths of three business stalwarts of the town
*John O’Dea. THREE PROMINENT Ennis business people have died this week, ending respective eras across different industries.
‘Community & tight-knit bond’ has brought the football focus for Ikem who wants to replicate Éire Óg winning feeling
*Éire Óg’s Ikem Ugwueru. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CHASING THAT winning feeling has Ikem Ugwueru primed for battle as Éire Óg look to win a fourth Clare SFC in five seasons.
Shane embraces Éire Óg’s greatest day
*Shane O’Donnell watches on as David Reidy lifts the Canon Hamilton. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. INJURIES made the 2025 hurling year a “challenging” one for Shane O’Donnell but to claim a coveted Clare senior hurling championship Éire Óg is a “phenomenal” feeling.
‘There was savage pressure’ – Russell relieved as Éire Óg finally make the hurling breakthrough
*Éire Óg’s Danny Russell. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. THERE WAS a pressure like no other on Éire Óg to reach the summit of Clare hurling and end a thirty five year wait for honours, their longest serving player has said.
‘We made a pact to honour the O’Brien family by bringing the Canon back to Ennis’ – O’Connor
*Éire Óg senior hurling manager, Gerry O’Connor. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. ÉIRE ÓG’s senior hurlers getting over the line to win the Clare SHC for the first time in thirty five years “is a huge win for the club and the town,” the side’s victorious manager has said while admitting they made a pact to honour the …
The Water Break: In their own words – how Éire Óg claimed the Canon Hamilton
*Photograph: Ruth Griffin There were emotional scenes at the final whistle in Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiósóg as Éire Óg ended their long wait for TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship glory.
Éire Óg end 35 year wait to lift the Canon Hamilton
*Éire Óg players celebrate with the Canon Hamilton. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. ÉIRE ÓG have been crowned Clare SHC champions for the first time since 1990 after deservedly overcoming Clooney/Quin in the decider.
‘I’d love to see both teams win’ – Tommy’s ties to both Éire Óg & Clooney/Quin
*Clare selector, Tommy Corbett (centre) with Brian Lohan and Brendan Bugler. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. Sunday’s TUS Clare senior hurling final has all the ingredients for a brilliant contest.
Liam among the Éire Óg leaders on long road back to county final
*Éire Óg defender Liam Corry. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. HOURS DEDICATED by senior club players is increasing in the GAA each year but it doesn’t feel like a draining commitment for Éire Óg’s Liam Corry because the enjoyment levels are so high.