‘An exemplary player in the Clare jersey’ – praise extended to Gary Brennan
*Gary Brennan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Gary Brennan’s contribution to football in the county has been lauded by Clare GAA secretary, Pat Fitzgerald.
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Senior hurlers ‘flattered to deceive’ in 2019 – Fitzgerald
*Clare GAA Secretary, Pat Fitzgerald. Photograph: John Mangan Clare’s senior hurlers run in 2019 has been labelled as “inconsistent and chequered” by the secretary of the County Board.
Gilligan loses out in bid to become Munster Council delegate
*Niall Gilligan. Photograph: John Mangan Niall Gilligan was unsuccessful in his bid to become a Munster Council delegate while Simon Moroney defeated his ex colleague Robert Frost in a vote to be elected Central Council delegate.
‘Abuse of match officials should never be tolerated’
*Damian Fox. Photograph: Chris Copley Clare referee Damian Fox has criticised “certain sections of the media” for being “extremely harsh” when giving their views on the performance of referees within the county and cautioned that those who abuse officials will receive suitable suspensions going forward.
‘There comes a time when you say enough is enough’ – Fitzgerald speaks out on Garda investigation
*Clare GAA secretary Pat Fitzgerald. Photograph: John Mangan An “unprecedented level of social media bashing” was endured by some Clare GAA officers in 2019, county secretary Pat Fitzgerald has lamented.
Frost running against Moroney at Clare GAA convention
Three contests are expected to take place for various positions at Thursday’s Clare GAA Annual Convention.
Clare GAA contact Gardaí over online abuse & are considering banning media from future meetings
An Garda Síochána have been asked by Clare GAA to investigate continuous abuse of Board Officers and are said to be considering excluding members of the media from attending future meetings alongside club delegates.
Almost €5m spent on Caherlohan
€4.8m has been spent to date on Clare GAA’s Centre of Excellence, Caherlohan with Chairman Joe Cooney hopeful of further development there.
Davy Fitz: “I feel sorry for Ger Loughnane”
*Davy Fitzgerald and Ger Loughnane. Photograph: Eamon Ward Davy Fitzgerald has said he feels sorry for Ger Loughnane and that he has discovered the identity of online trolls who he described as “nobody’s”.
Brian Lohan in the running for Clare job
*Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Four time All Star, Brian Lohan has confirmed his interest in becoming manager of the Clare senior hurlers.
