Cratloe hit Lissycasey for six
*Podge Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cratloe’s perfect senior championship start was extended to six matches after edging out Lissycasey to clinch Group 2 in Cusack Park, Ennis on Saturday afternoon.
Podge Collins
Sharper Cratloe end Ballyea’s unbeaten streak
*Rian Considine’s first half goal marked a turning point in the game. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cratloe overwhelmed county champions Ballyea to inflict a first championship defeat on the men in black and amber since September 2020.
Cratloe move closer to knockout stages with pressure mounting on Kilmihil
*Shane Neville puts Gearoid O’Grady under pressure. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The value of experience at championship time was highlighted once again at Cusack Park this Saturday evening as Cratloe recorded their second win of the campaign when they accounted for Kilmihil.
Cratloe lower Broadford to preserve perfect start
*Liam Markham is tackled by Sean Phelan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cratloe maintained their perfect start to the senior championship when fending off a meek Broadford for the second consecutive season in Cusack Park in Ennis.
Cratloe start Clare SFC bid with a win at Doora/Barefield’s expense
COLM COLLINS’ Cratloe began their Clare SFC on a winning note as they survived a strong rally from St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield to move to top of Group 2.
Cratloe not short of motivation for start of football campaign
*Sean Collins is this year’s captain for Cratloe. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Since they made the breakthrough when winning the title for the first time in 2013, Cratloe have challenged strongly for both senior football and hurling honours each season with almost the same group of players.
Cratloe too strong for Clarecastle
*Cratloe’s David Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An experienced Cratloe side proved too strong for Clarecastle in this senior hurling championship first round game at O’Garney Park in Sixmilebridge this Saturday evening.
Cratloe sweating on availability of McGrath for championship opener
Conor McGrath is a doubt for Cratloe in Saturday’s championship clash with Clarecastle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill As has been the case for the past decade, the bulk of the players who represent Cratloe are senior level are facing into another very busy club championship campaign.
Podge rues ‘disappointing end’ to footballer’s year
*Podge Collins in action for the Clare senior footballers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill REACHING AN ALL-IRELAND quarter-final for the first time since 2016 marked a positive campaign for Clare’s senior footballers but the inability to produce consistent displays irked Podge Collins and his teammates.
Clare team named for Derry quarter-final
CILLIAN BRENNAN RETURNS to the starting fifteen as Clare prepare to take on Derry in the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals.