EOIN NEYLON: Political world may be seen as good guys in European Super League farce
“Sport and politics should not mix” is a quote that is all too often bandied around. It’s also one of the greatest pieces of nonsense ever uttered.
“Sport and politics should not mix” is a quote that is all too often bandied around. It’s also one of the greatest pieces of nonsense ever uttered.
*Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Thousands of club players in Clare remain without certainty on what the make-up of their season will look like.
A revised return to action roadmap has been published by the GAA which will see Clare’s senior footballers and hurlers back in action next month.
Sporting bodies across the county are awaiting further clarity on when competitions can resume while the adult season will be cancelled, the Munster branch of the IRFU have informed clubs.
Major changes to the age-groups of GAA underage club teams are to be introduced across the country including Co Clare from 2021.
Clare GAA expect to be showing a financial deficit at the end of the year while all remaining team expenses are to be paid by Croke Park.
Clare senior hurling manager Brian Lohan has hailed Tony Kelly as a “once in a generation player” and pinpointed their sluggish start to the second half as a key factor for Sunday’s ten point defeat.
Limerick wear the favourites tag for Sunday’s Munster SHC qualifier in a tie that marks Brian Lohan’s first championship outing as Clare boss, four hurling pundits give their take on who will prevail.
One of the darkest days I experienced as a Clare hurling supporter was last year when Clare were decimated by Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds.
Leaders will be required in abundance as Clare prepare to take on Limerick in Sunday’s Munster SHC qualifier, David Fitzgerald is hopeful to be chief among them for the men in saffron and blue.