*Tony Kelly was in sparkling form for Ballyea. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BALLYEA’S BID to win a second provincial title came undone against an outstanding Ballygunner side on Saturday afternoon.
*Ballyea’s Paul Flanagan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill OFTEN THE MAGNITUDE OF SUCCESS can be lost on players until they decide to call it a day but Paul Flanagan who has enjoyed a renaissance is well aware of what Ballyea are achieving.
*Tony Kelly hits a trademark score off his left side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BALLYEA’S HURLING FIELD was not just where one of the country’s finest hurlers Tony Kelly honed his craft but also the spot where his greatest friendships and bonds blossomed.
*Ballyea manager, Robbie Hogan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THERE’S NO SECRET to the unprecedented success of Ballyea’s senior hurlers, the ever humble Robbie Hogan admitted.
*Robbie Hogan and Jack Browne. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BALLYEA senior hurling manager, Robbie Hogan has underlined how his side’s focus during the current conditions are purely on “the simple things”.
BALLYEA ARE HEADING to the Munster club senior hurling final after edging out Cork champions St Finbarr’s.
*Adrian O’Brien with Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BALLYEA HURLING COACH, Adrian O’Brien is temporarily vacating his role.
*Gary Brennan leading the charge for Ballyea. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill GARY BRENNAN has seen a lot in his sporting career in both football and hurling representing club and county.
*Gearoid O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WARRIOR-LIKE spirit was evident as Ballyea claimed their fourth Clare SHC title according to their wing-back, Gearoid ‘Gudgy’ O’Connell.
*Robbie Hogan. Photograph: Natasha Barton PRIDE WAS etched across the face of Robbie Hogan as he watched his Ballyea charges claim a fourth Clare SHC title.