Kilmihil native Declan Downes knows Clare adult football inside out. A member of Colm Collins’ Clare management team for the past number of years, he is well versed on what patrons can expect for the 2022 county senior championship which gets underway on Saturday.
Lissycasey captain, Seamus Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEMI-FINALISTS for the last two seasons, Lissycasey buoyant by continued success at underage level, most recently the inaugural U19 championship, head into the new senior campaign with a swagger.
*Brian Cahill will be a vital player in the middle third for Kilmaley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FRESH from winning the Clare Cup title, Kilmaley who have only lost one competitive game so far this year have strengthened the argument for those who view them as championship contenders.
TWO CLARE SITES have been omitted from the final list of sites aiming to secure UNESCO World Heritage status.
*Members of the victorious Lissycasey U19 side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Lissycasey were crowned winners of the inaugural under 19 football league at Kilmihil on Tuesday evening when they recorded a four point win over Kilmurry-Ibrickane.
*Shane Griffin raided for two second half goals. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Lissycasey were crowned O’Gorman Cup champions for the fourth time on Saturday when they proved too strong for Ennistymon on Saturday evening.
*Noel Casey clears his lines under pressure from Paraic O’Loughlin. Photograph: Mark Hayes Kilmaley have been crowned Clare Cup champions for the second time in four years.
*Diarmuid Cahill was lively throughout for Corofin. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Lissycasey’s dream of back to back Garry cup successes was shattered at Cooraclare on Saturday evening when they went under to Corofin.
*Deirdre Chaplin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill NEW ADDITIONS were made to the Executive of Clare GAA, committees for isolated players and public relations were rubber stamped while detail on dates for the club championships and criticism of tickets distribution were voiced at the June meeting of the County Board.
GROWTH IN COOLMEEN HAS been flagged in the argument to reduce the speed limit in the West Clare village.