Lohan names strong side for Munster Hurling Cup semi-final vs Waterford
Clare’s senior hurling side to face Waterford in their first clash of 2022 has been named.
Clare’s senior hurling side to face Waterford in their first clash of 2022 has been named.
*Fergal Lynch goaled in the opening half. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clooney-Quin are on the brink of consolidating their senior hurling status after completing back-to-back relegation group wins with a commanding victory over Crusheen in Shannon this afternoon.
*Peter Duggan was to the fore in getting Clooney/Quin over the line. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An exciting opening outing in the relegation play-off went the way of Clooney/Quin who fired the final five points of the contest to edge out Clarecastle.
*Colin Ryan was the match-winner once again for Newmarket-on-Fergus. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Colin Ryan has landed many crucial scores for club and county and he added to the list on this Saturday evening to send Newmarket-on-Fergus into the quarter-finals of the Clare SHC.
*Oran Cahill scored his first senior championship goal for Éire Óg. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg went into this second round senior hurling championship game at Cusack Park on Saturday evening needing a victory and they emerged as deserving winners.
*Cilléin Mullins and Tony Kelly will cross paths this Friday. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Whether you call it ‘Moving Weekend’ or ‘Make-or-Break’, Round 2 of the Clare Senior Hurling Championship will definitely determine the lines of demarcation between promotion or demotion.
*Oisin Donnellan. Photograph: Sport Action Photography A rip-roaring wrestle for supremacy still couldn’t unearth a winner amidst a frantic finale as Clooney-Quin and Feakle had to be content with a share of the spoils in O’Garney Park in Sixmilebridge.
*Peter Duggan. Photograph: Eamon Ward Clooney/Quin’s championship preparations have received a major boost with All Star, Peter Duggan set to return to their ranks.
Tony Kelly has been named as a 2020 All Star off the back of one of his greatest years in the Clare jersey.
While doubts remain as to when the 2021 GAA domestic season will get under way and what format competitions will take, clubs are working towards putting management teams in place for what is likely to be a condensed season from heretofore.