Minor semi-final is major opportunity for Clare
*Liam Murphy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’s minor hurlers are one hour away from a place in the All-Ireland final.
Ger O’Connell
‘We’re ready to give All-Ireland semi-final a right go’- O’Connell
*Clare minor captain, Graham Ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill REACHING a fourth successive All-Ireland minor hurling semi-final is testament to the work ongoing with development squads in the county, minor manager Ger O’Connell has said.
Clare minor hurlers through to All-Ireland semi-finals for fourth year running
*Paul Rodgers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE booked their place in the last four of the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship with a late, but comprehensive second half showing downing Galway in the second of the quarter-final double header on Sunday afternoon.
O’Connell disappointed as loss of composure costs Clare place in Munster minor final
*Clare minor hurling manager, Ger O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’s minor hurlers were disappointed to miss out on an unprecedented fourth Munster final in a row but are turning their attention to the All-Ireland series.
Minors showing their ability to recover from setbacks – O’Connell
CLARE’s minor hurling management have identified improving on preparation as essential for Friday’s showdown with Waterford.
Clare’s minor hurling clash with Limerick moved to Gaelic Grounds
*Clare wing back Zak Phelan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s minor hurlers championship clash with Limerick has been moved to the Gaelic Grounds.
Convincing & clinical Cork claim the spoils against Clare’s minor hurlers
Darragh Murrihy clears his lines under pressure from Callum Coffey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S three year winning streak over Cork in the Munster minor hurling championship is over after the Rebels reigned supreme in Tulla to comfortably account for the hosts.
Inter-county action returns to ‘spiritual home’ of Clare hurling
*Dr Daly Park. Photograph: Natasha Barton INTER-COUNTY hurling action returns to Dr Daly Park in Tulla this weekend for the first time in five decades.
‘Clare faithful will row in behind minor hurlers because of their character’ – O’Connell
*Clare players celebrate their win over Tipperary in the Munster MHC. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CHARACTER of the Clare minor hurlers will encourage the Banner faithful to row behind the team according to the side’s manager.
Barry’s Tea-rific as Clare snatch Premier win in minor opener
*John Barry. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE LEFT it late but better late than never as a dramatic seven points turnaround snatched their opening points of the Munster minor hurling championship in their first outing.