Hegarty’s major sees Clare U20s snatch win from Waterford
*Fred Hegarty prepares to fire Clare’s goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FRED HEGARTY’s late goal saw Clare’s U20s pip Waterford in the first round of the Munster hurling championship.
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Éire Óg & Inagh/Kilnamona U21A decider expected to go down to the wire
*Inagh/Kilnamona’s Fred Hegarty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ÉIRE ÓG will look to win a first U21A hurling title since 2010 and Inagh/Kilnamona are striving to bridge a seven year gap when the clubs meet in Sunday’s county final.
Éire Óg’s excellent year continues as they advance to U21A hurling final
*Jack O’Halloran and Darren Moroney battle for possession. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ÉIRE ÓG’s brilliant season on the domestic front continued as they qualified for the final of the Berwick Callinan Murphy U21A hurling final.
‘We’re not sure how high our ceiling is’ – O’Connor says Éire Óg have no fear for Munster final with Ballygunner
*Éire Óg manager, Gerry O’Connor. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. ÉIRE ÓG will have no fear of facing off with 2022 All-Ireland champions Ballygunner in Sunday’s Munster club final.
Shane finding it ‘surreal’ to be preparing for Munster final with Éire Óg
*Éire Óg’s Shane O’Donnell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. GOING from winning a first Clare SHC title with Éire Óg to preparing for a Munster club final has been a “surreal” experience for Shane O’Donnell.
Robert delighted to reach lofty heights of senior success with Éire Óg
*Robert Loftus. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. ÉIRE ÓG’s success will not be taken for granted according to one of their young stars.
The Water Break: In their own words – how Éire Óg claimed the Canon Hamilton
*Photograph: Ruth Griffin There were emotional scenes at the final whistle in Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiósóg as Éire Óg ended their long wait for TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship glory.
Éire Óg end 35 year wait to lift the Canon Hamilton
*Éire Óg players celebrate with the Canon Hamilton. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. ÉIRE ÓG have been crowned Clare SHC champions for the first time since 1990 after deservedly overcoming Clooney/Quin in the decider.
Liam among the Éire Óg leaders on long road back to county final
*Éire Óg defender Liam Corry. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. HOURS DEDICATED by senior club players is increasing in the GAA each year but it doesn’t feel like a draining commitment for Éire Óg’s Liam Corry because the enjoyment levels are so high.
Éire Óg revved up for ‘fascinating’ semi-final showdown with Kilmaley
*Éire Óg defender, Ciaran Russell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A “FASCINATING GAME” is on the horizon with Éire Óg facing Kilmaley in an eagerly awaited TUS Clare SHC semi-final.