Scariff’s velvet revolution is tested by its evolution
*Mark Rodgers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. SCARIFF’s continuous upward development graph has been a prime example of the benefits of a strong underage conveyor belt.
*Mark Rodgers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. SCARIFF’s continuous upward development graph has been a prime example of the benefits of a strong underage conveyor belt.
*Clare TD, Michael McNamara pictured behind Scariff captain Michael Scanlan after the East Clare club were crowned Clare IHC champions in 2020. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography A LAND DISPUTE resulted in Scariff GAA Club seeking legal advice after one of its members received a solicitor’s letter from a Clare TD.
*Conor McNamara is back for another campaign with the Scariff hurlers. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Lessons from their first year back in the senior ranks in 2021 which saw them miss a quarter-final berth due to score difference sees Scariff determined to hit the ground with all guns blazing.
*Mark Rodgers will be a vital component of Scariff’s attack. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A strong senior hurling club back in the forties and fifties, dwindling numbers contributed to Scariff losing their senior status but the reigning intermediate champions are viewed as a side that will have a big say in the 2021 campaign.
Scariff have been crowned intermediate hurling champions after deservingly emerging victorious against Tubber on Sunday evening.
Reinvigorated by the youthful additions in recent seasons, the experienced heads in the Scariff line up will play a critical role in Sunday’s intermediate final, none more so than captain Michael Scanlan.
There’s one glaring difference between Sunday’s finalists and the remainder of the clubs who have been relegated since the senior championship overhaul in 2014.