Countdown is on following Clare SHC quarter-final draw
*Brian Corry and Ciaran Russell will be crossing paths once more. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Quarter-final pairings have been decided in the race for the Canon Hamilton.
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Alloy wheels taken from cars in Lisdoonvarna & Kilnamona
Cars in Lisdoonvarna and Kilnamona were targeted in the past week in the theft of alloy wheels.
Fitzgerald to the fore as Inagh/Kilnamona edge past Kilmaley
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A powerful third quarter when they outscored their opponents, 0-10 to 0-3 steered Inagh-Kilnamona to victory over Kilmaley in a lively and entertaining senior hurling championship first round game at Cusack Park this Saturday evening.
PREVIEW: Early signs will be telling in Clare SHC
*Tony Kelly and Ballyea are viewed as the main side capable of stopping Sixmilebridge’s three in a row bid. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill At long last, it’s the return of the Clare SHC and Eoin Brennan previews the hotly anticipated action.
Lohan yet to decide on Clare future
*Brian Lohan. Photograph: Joe Buckley Brian Lohan has yet to decide on whether he is keen to continue as Clare senior hurling manager.
Hehir hopeful Clare will make their mark in camogie championship
*Clare captain, Clare Hehir. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare could hardly have asked for a tougher challenge in the opening round of the All-Ireland senior camogie championship than a meeting with the defending champions Kilkenny who are also the current league title holders.
Ex Clare TD calls for protest over James Owens decision on penalty & sin-bin
*Referee James Owens with captains John Conlon and Seamus Callanan before Sunday’s game. Photograph: Joe Buckley A former Clare TD has said protests will need to be held over the controversial decision by James Owens during Sunday’s Munster senior hurling semi-final.
Bridge & Inagh/Kilnamona favourites as U15 hurling campaign begins
The race for the U15 A and B hurling championships gets underway on Bank holiday Monday with twelve games listed for decision, three in the A grade and the remainder in the B competition.
‘Immeasurable sadness’ as Inagh man dies in Galway workplace accident
A construction worker who died in Galway on Wednesday has been named locally as Clareman, Brian Callinan.
Áras an Chláir to light up in teal for World Ovarian Cancer Day
Áras Contae an Chláir is to light up in colour teal on Saturday to promote awareness of ovarian cancer in the county.