Brennan returns to boost Ballyea
*Gary Brennan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BALLYEA HAVE been boosted in their efforts to retain the Canon Hamilton with the return of two time Clare SHC winner, Gary Brennan to their panel.
Gary Brennan
Excellent Éire Óg continue to set the standard in race for Jack Daly
*Philip Talty gets away from James Murphy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill COUNTY CHAMPIONS ÉIRE ÓG are on course to retain the Jack Daly after producing a sterling display to see off Clondegad and book their place in the last four of the senior championship.
Clondegad cruise into quarter-finals
*Brandon O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clondegad re-emphasised that there’s no substitute for experience as they eased into a first quarter-final in four years at the expense of a subdued St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield in Cusack Park on Sunday afternoon.
Bricks back in business end on scoring difference
A nail-biting finale to Group 3 on Sunday afternoon saw the top three contenders only separated by scoring difference as Ennistymon and Kilmurry Ibrickane cemented quarter-final places while previously unbeaten Clondegad enter a play-off.
Barry sets the Toner for Clondegad who hold off Doonbeg
*Barry Toner applying the pressure. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clondegad became only the fourth side to maintain their perfect start to the senior championship after edging out Doonbeg by the minimum in Cusack Park on Sunday afternoon.
Clondegad relieved with opening round win & Ennistymon must react with backs to the wall
*David McNamara gets a bounce from Conor Gavin’s tackle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLONDEGAD HAVE expressed relief to record a first round win in the Clare SFC while Ennistymon are scratching their heads as they react to another below-par championship outing.
Classy Brennan steers Clondegad to victory over Ennistymon
IN THE MOST TETCHY encounters of the Clare SFC’s opening round, Clondegad prevailed against Ennistymon by a margin of two points.
Clondegad must come out swinging for championship opener
*Clondegad’s Cillian Brennan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clondegad have had mixed fortunes in the senior championship in recent years and they’re determined 2022 will be one of their better seasons.
Ballyea undaunted by favourites tag
*Jack Browne will form a key pillar of the Ballyea defence at centre back. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill With the race for the Canon Hamilton trophy set to get under way this Saturday, there is, understandably, much speculation among followers as to who will take home the trophy come the end of the campaign.
Lessons from the National Football League for Colm Collins & Clare
The Clare Echo’s Head of News & Sport, Páraic McMahon looks at the learnings for Clare’s footballers following their 2022 Allianz National Football League effort.