*Conor McGrath was the hero for Cratloe. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The final weekend of group action finished in memorable fashion when Conor McGrath’s last gasp point from the left touchline inch Cratloe into the last Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final berth.
*Seán O’Loughlin takes on Oisin Clune. Photograph: Ruth Griffin TWO WINS from as many outings have moved Kilmaley to top spot in Group 2 of the Clare SHC.
*Kilmaley’s Seán O’Loughlin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill KILMALEY got their championship campaign off to a flyer when they ran riot against Corofin on Saturday.
*Michael O’Malley and James McGuire. KILMALEY GAA club are getting ready to rumble with a fight night to take place at the beginning of March.
*Fergal Kenny. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Shannon Gaels secured their intermediate status for 2024 when they accounted for Kilfenora at Coolmeen on Sunday but they were made fight all the way by their North Clare opponents.
*Michael O’Malley is tackled by Conor Downes. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Billed as a winners-takes-all final round showdown, Kilmaley and Scariff were ultimately content with a draw-suits-all conclusion as both sides advanced to the senior hurling championship quar-ter-finals at the expense of back-to-back champions Ballyea.
*Kilmaley’s Michael O’Malley finished as top scorer for his side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill KILMALEY PRODUCED A stirring second half to defeat county champions Ballyea on Saturday evening.
*Kilmaley goalkeeper, Bryan O’Loughlin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kilmaley got the defence of their Clare Cup title off to a winning start when they proved too strong for Broadford at the St. Patrick’s grounds in Limerick on Friday night.
*Kilmaley’s Tommy Barry. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill There was no shortage of talking points when neighbours Kilmaley and Éire Óg did battle in the opening round of the senior hurling championship at a wet Cusack Park this Saturday evening.
*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.
