*Oisin Donnellan has assumed the mantle of free taker in the absence of Shane McGrath. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. FEAKLE’s defence of their Clare SHC title has saw them battle an increasing amount of injuries but the mantra within their dressing room is “next man up”.
*Dan Keating accepts his player of the week prize from Martin Daly of Martin Daly Autos. LORDING matters in the middle of the field, Dan Keating played a central role in Kilmihil’s shock win over Ennistymon and his reward is to be named Martin Daly Autos/The Clare Echo player of the week.
*Colm Walsh O’Loghlen receives his award from Martin Daly. ÉIRE Óg began their title defence in the TUS Clare SFC with a statement 2-23 0-11 win over Cratloe with Colm Walsh O’Loghlen earning himself Martin Daly Autos/The Clare Echo player of the week award.
FEAKLE’s hurlers have been dreaming of winning a senior championship from a young age.
*Feakle celebrate. Photograph: Ruth Griffin FEAKLE are Clare SHC champions for the first time since 1988 after powering past the challenge of Sixmilebridge in Monday’s final.
*Brian McNamara prepares to back heel the ball to the net despite being surrounded by a sea of Kilrush bodies. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. “SILLY MISTAKES” by Cooraclare were punished by Kilrush Shamrocks to see them eliminated from the Clare IFC but the Milesians can be optimistic for the future.
*Ross Phelan celebrates scoring a goal for Kilrush Shamrocks. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill KILRUSH SHAMROKS struck for five goals to overcome Cooraclare in a keenly contested clash to advance to the final four of the TUS Clare IFC.
*Shane McGrath was in outstanding form for Feakle. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. Feakle will contest back-to-back Clare Senior Hurling Semi-Finals for the first time in 35 years after out-Crusheening Crusheen in Cusack Park.
*Adam Hogan gets to the sliotar before Cathal McInerney. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. First blood in Group 2 to Feakle who justified their seeding with a fully merited victory over Cratloe in O’Garney Park, Sixmilebridge.
Eoin Tuohy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FEAKLE MOVED closer to a place in the quarter finals of the TUS senior hurling championship when they defeated Clarecastle at Shannon on Saturday afternoon.