*Tony Kelly hits a trademark score off his left side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BALLYEA’S HURLING FIELD was not just where one of the country’s finest hurlers Tony Kelly honed his craft but also the spot where his greatest friendships and bonds blossomed.
*Mossy Gavin scored 0-06 for the winners. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill 14 man Ballyea powered through to their fourth Clare Senior Hurling Championshp Final in seven seasons after keeping familiar rivals Cratloe at arm’s length in Cusack Park Ennis on Saturday afternoon.
*Clondegad’s Gary Brennan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clondegad brought their 2021 Clare SFC bid back to life with a vital one point win over favourites Éire Óg on Saturday afternoon.
It was effectively a case of all’s well that ends well for Cratloe after an injury-time brace from Diarmuid Ryan cemented a place in Sunday’s quarter-final against holders St Joseph’s Miltown.
Ballyea booked their spot in the last four of the Clare SHC following a hard-fought encounter with Kilmaley on Saturday evening.
