Matt Shannon

New managers for ten Clare senior hurling clubs

*Ex Clare manager, Gerry O’Connor is back for a second stint as Éire Óg manager. Photograph: Martin Connolly AS the new domestic GAA season approaches, clubs across the county have been busy putting plans in place while many have commenced training for what they hope will lead to title winning performances.

Cahill clan central to Corofin’s crusade

*Diarmuid, Joe and Gearoid Cahill. Photograph: Natasha Barton. IN COROFIN they call Páirc Finne the field of dreams but lining out and representing their beloved parish in a Munster final is beyond the wildest fantasies of the Cahill family.

Éire Óg have survived their ‘vulnerable phase’

*Outnumbered but Shane O’Donnell still powers past the Clarecastle defence. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE ÓG are no longer at their ‘most vulnerable’ and will be quietly confident that their chances of success in the Clare senior hurling championship will only intensify as they reach the knockout stages.

Clare SHC Final Expert Preview – Mark McKenna

*Scariff senior hurling manager, Mark McKenna chatting to Eoin Brennan. Photograph: Ruth Griffin A HIGH-SCORING final is on the cards when Ballyea and Éire Óg cross swords according to Scariff boss Mark McKenna and he maintained whichever attack catches fire will be the side to claim the Canon Hamilton.