Kilrush Rangers eager to make a mark as West Clare’s only Premier Division outfit
*Kilrush Rangers during pre-season training. KILRUSH RANGERS are expecting a stern challenge as they return to the top tier of Clare soccer.
*Kilrush Rangers during pre-season training. KILRUSH RANGERS are expecting a stern challenge as they return to the top tier of Clare soccer.
*Gary Brennan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clondegad retained their place in the senior ranks while relegating roll of honour leaders Kilrush Shamrocks.
*Tom O’Brien’s first half save from Ross Phelan was significant. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The gulf in class between the two sides is evidenced in the final scoreline as St. Joseph’s Doora Barefield eased into the quarter-finals of the Clare SFC on Sunday.
*Gearoid O’Grady tears away from Keith Crowley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kilmihil’s recent dominance over Kilrush in adult football was taken a step further at Cooraclare this Saturday afternoon when the teams clashed in the opening round of the 2021 Clare senior football championship.
Cooraclare did it the hard way as they eventually shrugged off the challenge of a spirited Kilrush Shamrocks side to stay in the race for the Jack Daly.
*Kilmurry Ibrickane’s Keelan Sexton. Photograph: Martin Connolly Three of the four semi-finalists in this year’s Clare SFC have been confirmed.