*Niall McMahon and Michael Nash jump for the ball as Aidan McGrath and Conor O’Brien await the break. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SUNDAY’s Cusack Cup final is episode two in the triology of battles between neighbours Éire Óg and St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield this season.
*Éire Óg’s Jarlath Collins. Photograph: Mike Brennan STRENGTH in depth has been a tag attributed to Éire Óg’s footballers all season but it was clear to see on Sunday as they survived a big scare from Adare to seal their place in a second Munster club semi-final in four seasons.
*Gavin Cooney offloads the ball as Daryn Callinan gives chase. Photograph: Mike Brennan LABELLED as favourites before a ball was kicked in this year’s Clare SFC, Éire Óg didn’t pay much heed to the tag according to their goal scorer from Sunday’s county final win.
*Aaron Fitzgerald accepts the Garry Cup from Clare GAA’s Irish Officer Joe Garry. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A strong third quarter when they landed 0-5 without reply paved the way for Éire Óg’s victory over Corofin in the Garry Cup (division 2) football league final on Friday evening.
*Steven McGann celebrates scoring the winning goal in extra time. Photograph: Joe Buckley Avenue United and Steven McGann produced a remarkable final five minutes in extra time in this Clare Cup semi-final at Frank Healy Park this Saturday evening.
*Jarlath Collins shelters possession from Podge McMahon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AN ELEVEN point win may have been secured by Éire Óg to kick off their bid to retain the Jack Daly but repeat performances will not suffice in the eyes of their manager Paul Madden.
*Philip Talty was in fine form for Éire Óg. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE ÓG’s defence of their title as Clare SFC champions is underway with the holders of the Jack Daly seeing off Clondegad in impressive fashion on Saturday evening.
*Éire Óg corner back, Ronan Lanigan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE ÓG will challenge for a place in the Munster club senior football final when they take on Kerry champions Kerins O’Rahillys this Sunday.
Avenue United will carry Clare hopes in the last sixteen of the Munster Junior Cup thanks to their 3-1 win over Youghal at Lees Road on Sunday.
*Fergal Guinane lined out at centre-back for Shannon Gaels/Kilmihil/Kildysart/Coolmeen. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg will face off with a Shannon Estuary amalgamation in the final of the Clare U21A football championship.
