*Ross O’Doherty fires home Ennistymon’s second goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A blistering start which saw them go 1-4 to 0-0 ahead after just five minutes laid the foundation for this comfortable victory by St. Josephs Doora/Barefield over Kilmihil in round two of the Clare SFC.
*Doora/Barefield goalkeeper, Tom O’Brien. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill It’s a big year for St. Josephs, Doora/Barefield senior footballers as they seek to consolidate their senior success.
Two years ago, following a motion to county convention, Clare GAA decided to reduce the number of senior football teams from sixteen to twelve and St Josephs Doora/Barefield were one of the teams to make the drop as a result.
Two years after losing their senior status, St Josephs, Doora/Barefield are one step away from a return to senior football.
It’s the view of many Clare GAA followers that the intermediate hurling championship is a particularly difficult competition to win.
*Tom Hannan chases after Bryan Donnellan. Photograph: Chris Copley Twin telepathy is an ongoing debate, you may believe it or you may not but upon hearing the similar injuries of serious degrees sustained by Hannan twins of St Josephs Doora/Barefield, one may have their views altered.
