*Adam Hogan and Peter Duggan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A FIFTH All-Ireland title has been secured by Clare’s senior hurlers leaving us on a high for the latest episode of The Water Break.
*Ryan Taylor. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLOONEY/QUIN’s Ryan Taylor is expected to feature in Clare’s matchday panel for the first time this season.
THE Lynch family of Clooney/Quin have raised a remarkable €54,333 in memory of their dad Des, who passed away from oesophageal cancer in September 2021.
*Ex Clare manager, Gerry O’Connor is back for a second stint as Éire Óg manager. Photograph: Martin Connolly AS the new domestic GAA season approaches, clubs across the county have been busy putting plans in place while many have commenced training for what they hope will lead to title winning performances.
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SHANNON teacher Padraic Duddy has joined the management of the Galway U20 hurling team while Clooney/Quin’s Fergal Lynch will not be involved with the side next year.
*Fergal Lynch. FORMER CLARE hurler, Fergal Lynch believes a win for Éire Óg’s senior hurlers would be invaluable in boosting the promotion of hurling in the county town.
*Scoil na Mainistreach principal, Fergal Lynch. A NEW unit for children with autism to help integrate pupils into the mainstream classrooms will be officially opened at Scoil na Mainistreach in Quin on January 24.
*Fergal Lynch goaled in the opening half. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clooney-Quin are on the brink of consolidating their senior hurling status after completing back-to-back relegation group wins with a commanding victory over Crusheen in Shannon this afternoon.
Davy Fitzgerald is on course to be named as the new manager of the Galway senior hurlers.
*Peter Duggan was to the fore in getting Clooney/Quin over the line. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An exciting opening outing in the relegation play-off went the way of Clooney/Quin who fired the final five points of the contest to edge out Clarecastle.