U21 hurling draws reveal last eight opponents
*Clooney/Quin’s Eoghan O’Brien. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill QUARTER-FINAL pairings have been made for the U21A, B and C hurling championships.
Inagh/Kilnamona
Clarecastle progress to U21 quarter-final after penalties & Inamona eliminate The Blues
*Clarecastle’s James Doherty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The last two quarter final places in this season’s under 21 A hurling championship were filled this Saturday afternoon with Inagh/Kilnamona and Clarecastle coming through to join Corofin/Ruan, Scariff-Ogonnelloe, Clooney-Quin, St. Josephs, Clonlara, and Sixmilebridge.
‘It’s for the family more than anyone else’ – Tony Kelly on fourth All Star award
*Hurlers TJ Reid of Kilkenny, left, and Tony Kelly of Clare with their PwC All-Star award during the PwC All-Stars Awards 2022 show at the Convention Centre in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile RESPONSIBILITY OF minding Tony Kelly’s ever growing collection of All Star awards lies firmly with his parents, Donal and Moira.
Corofin/Ruan & Clooney/Quin set the way as U21 hurling campaign commences
*Killian O’Connor (right) was in flying form for Corofin/Ruan. Photograph: Chris Copley THE RACE for the under 21 A hurling championship got underway on Saturday when three games were played.
Injury derails Hehir’s travelling plans but doesn’t dilute ambition for Ennistymon to succeed
*Kevin Hehir distributes the ball with Aidan McCarthy behind him. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill INJURIES have been an unfortunate constant of Ennistymon’s memorable run to a first Clare SFC final since 2018 and regrettably for Kevin Hehir, he’s been the latest addition to their long list of casualties.
All Stars for Kelly, O’Donnell & Fitzgerald
*Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TONY KELLY, SHANE O’DONNELL AND DAVID FITZGERALD have been named as All Stars for 2022.
Race begins for U21 hurling glory
*Patrick Crotty will be a key part of the Scariff/Ogonnelloe attack. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Twenty six teams will set out this weekend in search of under 21 hurling championship honours.
Clare SHC Final Expert Preview – Tomás Kelly
*Tomás Kelly celebrating St Joseph’s Tulla’s Harty Cup win over Ard Scoil Rís. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill COUNTY FINALS ARE OFTEN won by “the supporting cast” and that is likely to be the case in Sunday’s eagerly awaited clash between Ballyea and Éire Óg, Harty Cup winning coach Tomás Kelly maintained.
U21 knockout championship is no more with draws held for opening round
*Mark Rodgers will be one of the top players in action in the U21 championship. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S famed knockout U21 championship is no more with County Board officers opting to introduce a ‘second chance’ format for 2022.
Truagh/Clonlara & Scariff/Ogonnelloe to meet again in decider
Áine O’Loughlin maintains possession for Truagh/Clonlara. Photograph: Aidan Ryan CUSACK PARK is to host the Clare senior camogie final in what will be a repeat of last year’s decider.