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Ballyea determined to dismantle hat-trick of poor first impressions

*Ballyea’s Jack Browne. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. Ballyea have predominantly blazed a trail over the last decade since their remarkable senior hurling title breakthrough in 2016. Four titles in seven seasons, three under the watch of managerial alchemist Robbie Hogan, carved out a veritable duopoly with Sixmilebridge to share eight consecutive Canon Hamilton crowns evenly between …

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Con & Annie Kirby memorial kicks off

By The Clare Echo

LARGE attendances have been in Limerick as the race to win the Con and Annie Kirby Memorial kicked off in earnest.

Finding new players & promotion was primary focus for Ballyea & Éire Óg

By Seamus Hayes

*Aaron Griffin and Liam Corry in action. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. GIVING game-time to younger players was the primary aim for Ballyea and Éire Óg in this year’s league but both clubs now find themselves sixty minutes away from winning the Division 2 league title.

Toughest Tribe goes down a treat in Kilmaley

By Páraic McMahon

*Members of the winning team, Thomas Maguire, Colin McGuane, Daire Keane and Tommy Barry accept the prize from sponsors PS Carmody. Photograph: Tom Micks KILMALEY can lay claim to the Toughest Tribe after taking the top prize in their novel fundraiser.

Ballyea back on track after five star showing from Jack

By Eoin Brennan

*Jack Browne excelled for Ballyea. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill JACK BROWNE led the way as four-time Clare SHC champions Ballyea put their championship campaign back on track.

Festive cheer for Clare greyhound owners

By The Clare Echo

CLARE OWNERS had reason to be cheerful over the festive period following performances of their dogs in Galway. By Michael Maher The first three contests last Thursday night were semi-finals of the Barking Buzz App A7 525 Yards stake and in the opening semi-final Kai and Kate’s Princess were both away well and they disputed …

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Christmas cheer for Clare owners

By The Clare Echo

CLARE OWNERS had reason to be cheerful over the festive period following performances of their dogs in Galway.

Bobsleigh Dream claims €30k Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St. Leger

By The Clare Echo

The 2022 Matchbook Betting Exchange Irish St. Leger may have been deferred by one week at the Limerick Track due to weather but it was certainly worth waiting for as the €30,000 decider was landed in exceptional fashion by the favourite, Bobsleigh Dream.

Scale of Ballyea success not lost on Flanagan as they bid to reach Munster summit

By Páraic McMahon

*Ballyea’s Paul Flanagan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill OFTEN THE MAGNITUDE OF SUCCESS can be lost on players until they decide to call it a day but Paul Flanagan who has enjoyed a renaissance is well aware of what Ballyea are achieving.

It all started in the beloved Ballyea field for Tony Kelly

By Páraic McMahon

*Tony Kelly hits a trademark score off his left side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BALLYEA’S HURLING FIELD was not just where one of the country’s finest hurlers Tony Kelly honed his craft but also the spot where his greatest friendships and bonds blossomed.

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