‘Clare were disrespected in commentary before start of championship’ – Ralph
CLARE were shown “a lot of disrespect” in the build-up to the start of the Munster senior hurling championship according to selector Ken Ralph.
Ken Ralph
Lohan says Clare’s attitude has been off for some of league games
*Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’s attitude to date in 2025 has not been at the level needed for inter-county hurling, manager Brian Lohan has said.
‘We had big names but with no games, you have to be match fit you or struggle’ – Ralph
*Mark Rodgers and Tony Kelly in action for Clare. Photograph: Sport Action Photography ONE EYE is on the championship for Clare’s senior hurlers but there is disappointment within the camp from their run of three successive losses, the team’s selector has outlined.
Gantley joins Lohan’s Clare hurling management
*Rory Gantley on the sideline during Tubber’s clash with Ogonnelloe. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. FORMER Galway hurler Rory Gantley has joined the Clare senior hurling management for 2025.
Overcoming Cork in Páirc Uí Chaoimh a turning point in Clare’s season
*Clare selector, Ken Ralph. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill KEN RALPH made a prediction in April that the team to overcome Cork would win the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.
‘We will drive on again’ says Clare selector Ralph
*Clare selector Ken Ralph. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE SELECTOR Ken Ralph believes “Limerick played their best hurling of the year in Sunday’s Munster final”.
Character helps Clare claim first win in Munster ‘dog fight’
*Ken Ralph congratulates Peter Duggan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s character came to the fore in bouncing back to record their first win of this year’s Munster championship, selector Ken Ralph maintained.
Injury setback for Tony Kelly but Ballyea man expected to be back in contention for Waterford tie
*Clare’s Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TONY Kelly sustained a setback in Clare training prior to Sunday’s win over Cork which ruled him out of the matchday squad.
Lohan adds Bugler & Corbett to Clare management
Clare coach, Brendan Bugler. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. BRIAN LOHAN has added former Clare hurlers Brendan Bugler and Tommy Corbett to his management team.
Brian Lohan to have new-look Clare management for fifth season in charge
*James Moran, Ken Ralph and Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BRIAN LOHAN’s fifth year in charge of the Clare senior hurlers will see him joined by a new-look management.
