Promotion bid ‘in our own court’ – Clare defiant ahead of Mayo duel
Clare will be without Jamie Malone as they bid to overcome Mayo and seal their place in Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League.
Clare will be without Jamie Malone as they bid to overcome Mayo and seal their place in Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League.
*Eoghan Collins. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Eoghan Collins returns from injury and will start at corner back for Clare in their division 2 Allianz football league semi-final clash with Mayo at Cusack Park on Sunday (throw in at 1.45pm).
*Kevin Harnett. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s Kevin Harnett is unlikely to feature in this year’s championship after sustaining an achilles injury.
*Cian O’Dea. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior footballers have secured home advantage for their NFL semi-final with Mayo.
*Sean Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Colm Collins has opted to make no changes to the Clare football side who take on Cork in Cusack Park on Sunday afternoon.
While the majority of the players that helped Clare to maintain Division 2 league status over the past four years are expected to fill key positions in the upcoming Allianz League, a number of players are set to make their senior competitive debuts over the coming weeks.
Podge Collins has confirmed he will be concentrating solely on gaelic football with the county this year.
Self-awareness was key for an Ennis man removing himself from a “toxic” lifestyle and returning to a steady path, the latest destination on this journey has resulted in him setting up a podcast.
Clare football boss, Colm Collins expects their recent Allianz National Football League encounters will have the Banner primed for Sunday’s Munster championship quarter-final with Tipperary.
Clare’s senior footballers have exited the championship falling at the first hurdle as they suffered a three point defeat to Tipperary on Sunday afternoon.