McCarthy returns to action after lengthy lay off
AIDAN MCCARTHY’s return to action comes as a major boost to Clare as they switch their focus to the All-Ireland SHC semi-final with Kilkenny.
Eugene Cullinan
Cullinan hopeful Inagh/Kilnamona will have another day
Niall Deasy’s penalty gets past Pa Kelly. Photograph: Natasha Barton EVERYTHING was left on the field by Inagh/Kilnamona’s hurlers during their first appearance in the Clare SHC final.
Ballyea seal title of Clare SHC champions in dramatic fashion
*Delight is etched on the face of Pearse Lillis as he celebrates with Gary Brennan and Mossy Gavin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ballyea have been crowned Clare SHC champions for the third time after securing a dramatic one point win over Inagh/Kilnamona.
Final hasn’t brought extra expectation or pressure for Inamona – Cullinan
*Inagh/Kilnamona manager, Eugene Cullinan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill No pressure or extra expectation rests on Inagh/Kilnamona’s shoulders despite the club formed in 2007 preparing for their first ever Clare SHC final this weekend, manager Eugene Cullinan affirmed.
Inagh/Kilnamona march into first county senior final
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.
‘Hunger & drive is most important & our boys know that’ – Inagh/Kilnamona braced for semi-final battle
*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.
Inagh/Kilnamona advance to the semi-final stages
Inagh/Kilnamona’s bid for a first ever Clare SHC title has received a further boost after they sealed their place in the last four of the competition.
Inagh/Kilnamona remain unbeaten following Whitegate draw
*Inagh/Kilnamona’s Conner Hegarty in full flight. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Desperately unlucky to lose by the minimum margin to Clonlara last time out, Whitegate followed up on that performance when sharing the spoils with an Inagh/Kilnamona outfit that went into this final group game in the senior hurling championship carrying the favourites tag.
Inamona delighted to be alive in quarter-finals after surviving ‘group of death’
*Inagh/Kilnamona full-back Keith White collides with John Conlon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Emerging from the ‘group of death’ has brought a fantastic lift to the Inagh/Kilnamona senior hurling panel.
Hungry Inagh/Kilnamona seal quarter-final spot
*Kevin Hehir. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A third win on the trot in this season’s senior hurling championship has propelled Inagh-Kilnamona to the top of the table in the five team group and into the play offs in the race for the Canon Hamilton.