*Ronan Lanigan tackles Micheál Burns in the Munster SFC semi-final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE GAA’s Munster delegates are bringing forward a proposal to give permanent home advantage to counties competing against Cork and Kerry in the provincial semi-finals and finals of the senior championship.
Jonathan Keane celebrates winning the South of Ireland Men’s Amateur Open Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady AS the 2025 sporting seasons draws to a close, the keenly contested and eagerly awaited Clare Echo sporting awards return.
*New addition Leah Talty is the youngest member of the County Executive. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. THREE new officers have joined the Executive of Clare GAA with a new President also announced.
Martin O’Brien and Deirdre Murphy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. MARTIN O’BRIEN has withdrawn his bid to contest Joe Garry and John Callinan for a position on the Executive of Clare GAA.
*Cathal Kilmartin will be elected as the new Treasurer of Clare GAA. AT LEAST three new officers will join the Executive of Clare GAA for 2026.
*Clare U20 hurling manager, Terence Fahy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A FRESH strategic review for Clare GAA has been sought while the county U20 hurling manager has said refereeing at the grade is becoming “increasingly problematic”.
*Paul Madden. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’s new senior football manager has “a winning mentality” and will leave nothing to chance.
*Jim Enright receiving congratulations from Munster GAA Chairman Tim Murphy. CRATLOE’s Jim Enright will be honoured for his contribution to Scór.
*Clare supporters entering Cusack Park. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill GAA CLUBS in Clare have questioned the County Board on the system used to allocate championship tickets with many members across the county left disappointed.
*Colin Shannon and Éanna Crimmins in action during the 2024 Clare Cup final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. THERE WAS plenty of debate, some of which resulted in strong views being expressed, at this week’s meeting of Clare GAA.