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‘I’m eager to put my own slant on it’ – Clare stalwart Joe Hayes on move into management

*Joe Hayes. ONCE monikered ‘Mr Clare football’ by fellow county stalwart Gary Brennan, former goalkeeper Joe Hayes, who donned the number 1 jersey for 13 years at inter-county senior level, opens a new chapter in a first managerial role with the Clare minors who commence their Munster Championship campaign at home to Limerick on Monday …

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Captain Coughlan in race against time to play leading role for Kilmurry Ibrickane

By Páraic McMahon

*Kilmurry Ibrickane captain, Dermot Coughlan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. IT’S a race against time for Kilmurry Ibrickane captain Dermot Coughlan who is doing all he can to line out in Sunday’s Clare SFC final.

The Water Break Stage is set for Éire Óg, Kilmurry Ibrickane, Naomh Eoin & Wolfe Tones to shine

By Páraic McMahon

*Darren O’Neill prepares to take on Daniel Walsh. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SHOWPIECE events in the Clare football calendar take pride of place this Saturday and Sunday with silverware to be claimed in the senior and intermediate football championships.

O’Connell & Hayes appointed as new Clare minor managers

By Seamus Hayes

*Ger O’Connell and Joe Hayes. TWO FORMER Clare goalkeepers have been ratified as the new county minor managers.

Paddy McDonnell a fountain of knowledge with a gift for telling stories

By Páraic McMahon

*Paddy McDonnell. KILKEE’S Paddy McDonnell has been remembered as a fantastic storyteller who possessed a strong passion for his native place and county.

The Water Break: St Breckan’s & Cratloe survive semi-final drama to make novel final

By Páraic McMahon

*Jamie Stack in action against Seanie Malone. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography THERE WAS EXTRA TIME aplenty this weekend as the final two in the bid to lift the Jack Daly are known.

Two year term for Mark Fitzgerald as Clare boss with Buckley & Tarrant confirmed for coaching roles

By Páraic McMahon

*Mark Fitzgerald. MARK FITZGERALD has been appointed as Clare senior football manager on a two year term.

Madden focused on staying with Éire Óg & not Clare vacancy

By Páraic McMahon

*Paul Madden. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill PAUL MADDEN has said he is committed to his role as Éire Óg senior football manager despite speculation linking him to the vacancy of Clare senior football manager.

Cleary departure part of major transition phase for Colm Collins’ successor as Clare boss

By Páraic McMahon

*Eoin Cleary. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill COLM COLLINS’ successor as Clare senior football manager is going to oversee a period of transition with the exits mounting from the county panel.

Tubridy & Keane part of four-person committee tasked with finding Colm Collins’ successor

By Seamus Hayes

*David Tubridy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Former Clare footballers Ger Keane and David Tubridy are part of a four person committee along with board chairman Kieran Keating and Head of Operations Deirdre Murphy who are working on finding the next Clare senior football manager.

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