*Cillian McGroary in possession against An Ghaeltacht. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography COROFIN manager Peadar O’Brien has said he believes his side’s first-half performance, despite having the advantage of the wind, left them with ‘too much to do’ to get over the challenge of Kerry’s An Ghaeltacht.
*Seanán Kirby celebrates for Corofin. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography HOME COMFORTS of Páirc Finne is leading to increased workrate for Corofin’s footballers.
*Gearoid Cahill and Seán O’Brien celebrate. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. COROFIN are more than capable of competing in the top tier of Clare football having sealed their return to the senior championship for 2025.
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. COROFIN will return to the top flight of the Clare football next season after winning the intermediate championship final against Cooraclare.
*Corofin intermediate football manager, Peadar O’Brien. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. “INVOLUNTARILY” appointed Corofin manager two seasons ago, Peadar O’Brien is hoping to steer the North Clare club’s return to senior football.
*Seán O’Brien in action for Corofin. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography SEÁN O’BRIEN’s sporting year began with victory in a Muay Thai bout in Thailand, he’s hoping to cap it off on Sunday by winning a second intermediate football championship in Cusack Park with Corofin.
*Corofin goalkeeper, Luke Neylon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill RELEGATED from the senior ranks last season, Corofin’s objective from the beginning of their campaign has been to return to the top flight.
*Kevin Keane wins the high ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WITHOUT A WIN in either code for their first four senior outings, Corofin are chasing a victory this weekend to avoid lining out in a relegation battle for the second year in a row.
*Michael Nash is tackled by Colm Rice. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ST JOSEPH’S Doora/Barefield made it two wins from two outings when overcoming Corofin in the second round of the Clare SFC.
*Colm Rice. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill COROFIN head into this weekend’s opening game in the senior football championship without the experience and leadership qualities of two players who have been regulars in recent seasons.