Inagh/Kilnamona are genuine contenders
2019 was a massive jolt in the right direction for Inagh-Kilnamona, having finally made the leap from dark horses to genuine contenders following an interminably extended period of transition.
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‘Like the League of Nations’ – GAA clubs critical of amount of isolated players at certain clubs
GAA clubs in Clare have criticised the amount of isolated players bypassing nearer clubs to join other teams.
Scariff/Ogonnelloe handed toughest draw in bid to retain McMahon Cup
Reigning Clare and Munster camogie champions, Scariff/Ogonnelloe have been handed the toughest draw possible as their attempts to retain the McMahon Cup get underway.
Clare SHC Final tough to call as Cratloe prepare to cross The Bridge
For the first time, Sixmilebridge and Cratloe will meet in the final of the Clare SHC at 3:15pm today, The Clare Echo sought the opinions of five well-known figures to assess how the game will go.
Tim minding the enemy within the Crowe’s nest
*Tim Crowe with his Cratloe supporting grand-children Iarla & Maeve Hawes. Photograph: Joe Buckley
Battle-hardened Bridge claim final spot at Inamona’s expense
*Caimin Morey under pressure from Clarecastle’s Jonathan Clancy. Photograph: Chris Copley Sixmilebridge outscored Inagh/Kilnamona nine points to two in the final quarter to secure their place in the final of the Clare SHC.
Bridge, Crusheen, Clonlara & Inamona book Clare SHC quarter-final spots
*Sixmilebridge’s Seadna Morey. Photograph: Veronica McMahon Four of the eight quarter-finalists in the Clare SHC are known following this weekend’s action.
Big names to the fore as Clare SHC commences
*Cathal Malone netted a hat-trick for Sixmilebridge. Photograph: John Meyler Seven games took place in the Clare senior hurling championship on Saturday marking the beginning of the 2019 campaign.
Waterford win gives Fitzgerald a welcome break from exam prep
*David Fitzgerald. Photograph: Martin Connolly Championship hurling ain’t easy, for David Fitzgerald not alone had he to aim for an impeccable performance for the Clare seniors but he had to combine it with studying for equally as important college exams.
‘Like a championship game except with snow’ – Fitzgerald
*David Fitzgerald. Photograph: Martin Connolly Before a ball was pucked or a flake of snow fell in Cusack Park yesterday, the Clare panel expected a low scoring contest.