Clare SFC Expert Viewpoint: Butcher McCarthy
He is known the length and breadth of this county as an avid football follower. He is seen weekend after weekend officiating as an umpire at games in all grades and at all levels.
Mullagh
Lissycasey win inaugural U19 league
*Members of the victorious Lissycasey U19 side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Lissycasey were crowned winners of the inaugural under 19 football league at Kilmihil on Tuesday evening when they recorded a four point win over Kilmurry-Ibrickane.
Minor works planned for Mullagh
MINOR WORKS to improve footpaths and drainage in Mullagh are planned to take place this year.
Chance to play in Croke Park driving on Sexton & Clare ladies
*Amy Sexton with Fidelma Marrinan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Mullagh’s Amy Sexton will line out at centre forward on the Clare team for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final and she is well aware of the challenge facing them.
‘Our Ukrainian students have changed our school for the better’ – Ennis Educate embrace 44 new pupils
SNA Karen Holly with The Elm Class at Ennis Educate Together, HOPE AND UNITY WAS on show as an Ennis school showed it was opening its arms and hearts to a new batch of Ukrainian students.
Clare winners in Colin Barry memorial stake
Three opening round heats of the Colin Barry Memorial Novice 350 Yards Stake at the Galway Greyhound Stadium on Friday night last generously sponsored by NC Paints and Moroneys Bar Ennis was one of the main attractions of last weekend’s greyhound racing.
Final round determines promoted and relegated teams in Cusack & Garry Cup
*Diarmuid O’Donnell scored two goals for Kildysart while Damien O’Loughlin & Corofin secured promotion. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography The concluding round of games in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 played over the weekend have cleared the way for the play offs and also confirmed what teams will drop down a division for next season.
THE WATER BREAK: Historic penalty drama sees Clare footballers exit Munster
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior footballers exited the Munster SFC in dramatic fashion losing a penalty shootout to Limerick after 90 minutes of action could not determine a winner.
Speedie Syd & Cheero land spoils in Limerick
*Members of the Commons-Seven Syndicate of Clarecastle, Photograph: Brendan Gleeson Limerick Track hosted its biggest meeting of the year on Friday night last with the Final of the Con & Ann Kirby Stake down for decision worth €80,000 to the winner which went to the Graham Holland trained Sword Rex.
Another double win for Sixmilebridge’s Murray
SIXMILEBRIDGE’s Stephen Murray recorded another double win in Galway in the weekend while all eyes will be on Fast Fit Paddy in Saturday’s Open 600 Stake in Shelbourne Park.