Inagh/Kilnamona still among the leading championship contenders
*Inagh/Kilnamona captain, Aidan McCarthy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A STAR-studded Inagh/Kilnamona are wary that their first round derby with Corofin could take on “a life of its own”.
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Clonlara come from ten down to be crowned Clare Cup champions at Inamona’s expense
John Conlon receives the willwego.com Clare Cup from Clare GAA’s, Neil O’Brien. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLONLARA recovered from a ten point deficit to win by the minimum to be crowned Clare Cup champions for the first time in nine years.
Inagh/Kilnamona chase first senior title & Clonlara aim to regain silverware
*Kevin Hehir is challenged by Páraic O’Loughlin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. TWO of the leading contenders for the Canon Hamilton face off in the Clare Cup final this weekend.
‘The bigger picture is development but when you get to All-Ireland finals you want to win’ – O’Halloran
*Head coach with the Clare minor hurlers, Damien O’Halloran. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill COACH Damien O’Halloran has had a central role in Clare’s run to a second All-Ireland minor final in three seasons.
Mary Considine named Clare Person of the Year
*Mary Considine. Photograph: Brian Arthur CEO of the Shannon Airport Group, Mary Considine has been named as the 2025 Clare Person of the Year by the Clare Association Dublin.
Inagh/Kilnamona overpower Crusheen to qualify for successive Clare Cup final
*Aidan McCarthy gets away from Éanna McMahon and Breffni Horner. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. THREE goals inside the opening eight minutes sent Inagh/Kilnamona back into the Clare Cup final for the second year in a row.
Bridge end Blues reign as Clare Cup champions to qualify for semi-finals with Inamona, Clonlara & Crusheen
*Caimin Morey of Sixmilebridge dispossesses Newmarket-on-Fergus’ Shane Lynch. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. SIXMILEBRIDGE ended Newmarket-on-Fergus’ reign as Clare Cup champions with The Bridge advancing to the semi-finals of the competition alongside Inagh/Kilnamona, Crusheen and Clonlara.
Dean doing the business for Newmarket Celtic following return from injury
*Dean Hegarty. AFTER missing the entirety of last season through injury, Dean Hegarty has embraced his return to action and is playing a leading role for Newmarket Celtic in their quest for Clare Cup honours.
Ennis bridge renamed after world-champion boxer McTigue
Mayor of the Ennis Municipal District, Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy (FF) unveils the Mike McTigue Bridge surrounded by Cllr Pat Daly (FF), Michael McTigue, Kevin Rynne and Nicholas Rynne. Photograph: Paul Corey. AN ENNIS BRIDGE has been renamed in honour of a world-champion boxer from Kilnamona.
Inamona & Bridge send out statements as Clare Cup commences
*Conner Hegarty was in fine scoring form for Inagh/Kilnamona. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. INAGH/KILNAMONA and Sixmilebridge laid down markers in the first round of the Clare Cup with notable wins also amassed by St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield, Corofin, Wolfe Tones, Crusheen and Clooney/Quin.