*Cormac Murphy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BLOOD may be thicker than water but the villages of O’Callaghan’s Mills and Broadford are thankful that the lakes of Lough Gar and Doon Lough separate them as their East Clare derby rivalry is elevated to unprecedented heights in Clonlara this Friday evening (7.30pm).
*Patrick Donnellan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WHEN O’Callaghans Mills clubman Patrick Donnellan lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup following Clare’s All-Ireland final replay win over Cork back in September 2013, Clare fans were confident that many titles would be added in the ensuing decade.
*O’Callaghans Mills’ Conor Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill To say that the recent Clare Cup triumph was a welcome jolt for O’Callaghan’s Mills would pehaps be one of the understatements of the entire year as expectations levels certainly didn’t reflect the reality.
*Colin Crehan is one of the more potent goal-scorers in the Clare SHC. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill While those involved with the various teams setting out in the race for the Clare senior hurling championship may have different views as to their chances of winning the title, they all agree that how they do in the …
*Clare’s Cathal Malone. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ahead of Clare’s opening game in the Munster senior hurling championship, three men who have played key roles in Munster and All-Ireland successes achieved by Banner County teams believe that Clare can do well in the 2022 campaign.
The unexpected passing last autumn of J.P. Guinane cast a gloom over Kilkishen and surrounding countryside.
*Patrick Donnellan will be forming a vital component of the O’Callaghans Mills side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Despite the huge strides made in last year’s memorable journey to a first county final in 27 years, the rarity of the breakthrough also ultimately made it a missed opportunity for O’Callaghan’s Mills, especially for their experienced spine that …
Two members of Clare’s All-Ireland winning panel from 2013 have left the county squad.
Time waits for no man, woman or child, athletes too are included in this bracket and unfortunately the talent and ability of Tony Kelly cannot be bottled to pass onto future generations.
In his youth dreaming of soccer finals occupied the mind of Bryan Donnellan but the sole focus this week is their shot at destiny and taking on Sixmilebridge in the Clare SHC final.
