Gort syndicate toast to record breaking display in Shelbourne
Burnpark Brae had a third career success in Galway on Thursday while the Mullins Curtin syndicate of Gort toasted to a record-breaking win in Shelbourne.
Ennistymon
Grant makes history as first Clare councillor co-opted virtually
Lahinch’s Liam Grant has been formally co-opted to Clare County Council.
‘The ref’s view is the one that counts’ – Ennistymon keep cool on controversial penalty
*Ciaran Russell moves forward as Tiernan Hogan works to get a tackle in. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A controversial penalty call was the main talking point following Saturday’s quarter-final between Éire Óg and Ennistymon but Magpies manager Noel Crowe was not one for questioning the vital call by the match officials.
Senior & intermediate football semi-final draw held
*Daniel Walsh in action against Matt O’Shea in last year’s semi-final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Semi-final pairings are now known for the penultimate stages of the Clare senior and intermediate football championships.
Éire Óg reach semi-finals for first time since 2014
In low scoring games, a goal usually proves crucial and so it was at Cusack Park this Saturday afternoon when Mark McInerney’s penalty goal in the twenty first minute gave his side a lead they held to the finish in this senior football championship quarter final.
‘This is senior football championship not subbuteo’ – Clare SFC reaches quarter-final stage
*Jamie Stack and Sean Crowley wrestle for possession. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior football championship is a far cry from subbuteo, one of the managers hoping to cause an upset in this weekend’s quarter-final has said.
Kelly, Hayes & Malone nominated for All-Stars
*Rory Hayes clearing his lines. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare has received three nominations for the PwC All Star awards with Aidan McCarthy shortlisted for Young Hurler of the Year.
Preparations continue for post-primary action with groupings known
*St Flannan’s College are the reining Dr Harty Cup champions. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill After two very disrupted seasons, one without any fixtures, the second level colleges GAA competitions are set to commence and first round games in a variety of Munster championships will be played from the beginning of November.
‘More focus needed on towns north of Ennistymon’ in plans for West Clare Greenway
Doolin. Photograph: Kevin L Smith Towns north of Ennistymon need to be factored into plans for the West Clare Greenway, an elected member of Clare County Council has said.
Rogue is fastest in Galway
Doora owned Ballylean Rogue gave the run of the night at Galway Greyhound Stadium on Saturday.