Clare & Lohan to meet Davy’s Wexford in do or die qualifier
Clare’s senior hurlers must overcome former manager Davy Fitzgerald and his Wexford side if they are to remain in the All-Ireland SHC.
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Clare hurlers draw Laois in qualifiers
Clare’s senior hurlers have discovered the side they will face in a bid to get their season back on track.
Liam O’Shea retires as Clare FM CEO
Clare FM has announced the retirement of Liam O’Shea, after 22 years at the helm, as Managing Director/CEO.
Winning start for Lohan’s Clare in Munster senior hurling league
*Aidan McCarthy hit the winning score for Clare. Photograph: Martin Connolly Brian Lohan’s first competitive game as Clare senior hurling manager has ended in a one point win over All-Ireland champions Tipperary.
Davy Fitz returning to Wexford
*Davy Fitzgerald in conversation with Seoirse Bulfin. Photo: Martin Connolly Sixmilebridge’s Davy Fitzgerald has agreed to continue as Wexford senior hurling manager for a further two years.
Ex Ennis Garda gets Tipperary top job
Derek Smart has been appointed as the Chief Superintendent of the Tipperary Garda Division.
Finn & Limerick prevail in latest chapter of ‘huge rivalry’ with Clare
*Sean Finn competes with Aron Shanagher. Photograph: Martin Connolly 2018 was an unforgettable year for Limerick as they became All-Ireland senior hurling champions for the first time since 1973, one glitch remained in a dream campaign, that being their eleven point June defeat to Clare.
Darach Honan: Improvement essential from Clare backs to contain Tipp attack
*Clare’s defence deal with a Tipperary attack in the 2018 Munster SHC. Photograph: Gary Collins Both Clare and Tipperary are unbeaten so far in this year’s Munster SHC, for one that will change on Sunday according to The Clare Echo columnist Darach Honan.
Kelly’s suspension appeal unsuccessful
*Tony Kelly after being dismissed on Saturday. Photograph: Martin Connolly An appeal to rescind the red card awarded to Tony Kelly in Clare’s opening National Hurling League game was unsuccessful. On Thursday night, the Ballyea man travelled to Croke Park where the Central Hearings Committee decided to uphold the one match suspension. Cork’s Colm Lyons …
Tipp defeat Clare in NHL opener
*Photograph: Gary Collins Clare have been defeated in their opening game of the Allianz National Hurling League. Tipperary 2-16 Clare 1-11 Venue: Semple Stadium, Thurles Liam Sheedy’s return to Tipperary has got off to a successful start as they recorded a comprehensive eight point win over Clare on Saturday night. In the absence of Tubber’s …