Clare must become more familiar with big days & top teams in order to progress
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s footballers will only begin to close the gap on top counties by making a quarter-final appearance an annual occurrence.
Mick O’Dwyer
Gary Brennan – A hero in saffron and blue
When the need is greatest true leadership will shine through, it is why Gary Brennan always stepped up to the plate when pressure began to mount, The Clare Echo’s Head of News & Sport, Páraic McMahon pays tribute to the Ballynacally man as he calls time on his inter-county football career.
Ger Keane added to Clare Ladies Football management
*Ephie Fitzgerald & Ger Keane. Photograph: John Meyler Former Clare senior footballer, Ger Keane has been recruited as coach to the county’s ladies football side.
Collins to take time before deciding on Clare future
*Colm Collins. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare senior football manager Colm Collins is to take time out before deciding if he will seek to remain in charge for a seventh year.