*David Fitzgerald’s fitness is a big concern for Inagh/Kilnamona. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A very tight affair is predicted for Sunday’s Clare SHC final between Ballyea and Inagh/Kilnamona with the fitness of Aidan McCarthy and David Fitzgerald cited as influential in determining the outcome.
Kilmaley bounced back from their opening round disappointment to eventually get past Wolfe Tones and seal their spot in the Clare SHC quarter-finals.
Lissycasey have booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Clare SFC causing an upset by defeating Cratloe.
One look at the line out of the Kilmaley senior hurling management team and it’s easy to understand why the club is short listed for honours in 2020.
*Aidan Kennedy was the star man for Connolly Celtic. Photograph: Oliver Fitzpatrick Connolly Celtic staged a dramatic comeback to send last year’s beaten Clare Cup finalists Newmarket Celtic B out of the competition.
*Tulla’s David McInerney. Photograph: Martin Connolly David McInerney will captain the Clare senior hurlers for the first time when Brian Lohan’s men begin their Munster Senior Hurling League campaign away to All-Ireland champions, Tipperary on Sunday.
*Mikey O’Neill kicked two points for Lissycasey. Photograph: John Meyler Lissycasey have advanced to the Clare senior football championship (SFC) quarter-finals for the first time since 2016 following a convincing seven point win over Corofin on Saturday.