*Doonbeg’s Darragh Burns gets away from Conor Finucane of Kilmihil. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. GOING INTO the final round of games in Group 2 of the TUS Clare SFC, Lissycasey, Ennistymon, Kilmihil and Doonbeg can all qualify for the knockout stages.
*Dan Keating accepts his player of the week prize from Martin Daly of Martin Daly Autos. LORDING matters in the middle of the field, Dan Keating played a central role in Kilmihil’s shock win over Ennistymon and his reward is to be named Martin Daly Autos/The Clare Echo player of the week.
*Photograph: Burren Eye Photography ACTION BEGAN in the Clare LGFA adult championships with senior holders Kilmurry Ibrickane held off a stubborn fight from Burren Gaels.
ACTION kicks off this Sunday in the first round of the Clare ladies football senior championship.
*Josh Guyler of Ennistymon battles with Kilmihil’s Ciaran Downes. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ENNISTYMON will have to examine their preparation following a shock second round loss which puts their championship on the line but the North Clare side can still qualify for the knockout stages of the TUS Clare SFC.
*Mikey Keating clings onto possession under pressure for Kilmihil. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill MAJOR shocks have brought the TUS Clare SFC to life following the second round of games held over the weekend.
*Martin O’Leary kicks under pressure from Ennistymon defender Ciaran McMahon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. KILMIHIL knew by dominating primary possession they were strong enough to cause an upset and defeat Ennistymon in what was their first senior championship win since 2021.
*Dan Keating takes on Eoin Rouine. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. KILMIHIL produced the first major shock in this year’s TUS Clare SFC when defeating Ennistymon by three points.
*Ciaran Downes’ two pointer was the highlight of Kilmhil’s first round showing. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. KILMIHIL will bring a strong defensive approach once again as they return to the battlefields of the TUS Clare SFC this Friday.
*Declan Downes on the sideline with Ennistymon as selector Michael Rouine takes notes. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography A DIFFICULT sixty minutes awaits Ennistymon manager Declan Downes this Friday as he faces off against his native Kilmihil in the second round of the TUS Clare SFC.