Hogan hopeful successful start to 2024 continues in league final
*Adam Hogan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE are treating Saturday’s Allianz National Hurling League final as their sixth game rather than a final.
Rory Hayes
Clare top Division 1A and qualify for league semi-finals
*David Reidy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s senior hurlers have set up an Allianz National Hurling League semi-final with Tipperary after producing a late rally to defeat Offaly.
Championship brings out the best Tones
*Aaron Cunningham will lead the attack for Wolfe Tones. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill If anyone can epitomise the contrasting distinction between Clare Cup and Championship it’s Wolfe Tones who have struggled in the league but prospered when it came to the Canon Hamilton race.
Lack of county colours in Shannon for big Clare games criticised
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SHANNON MAY have strong links to the current Clare senior hurling set-up but the lack of county colours in advance of recent big games has been criticised.
Kilkenny cause more semi-final heartache for Clare
*Players keep their eyes fixed on the sliotar during the All-Ireland SHC semi-final. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S bid to reach the All-Ireland senior hurling final for the first time in a decade came up agonisingly short against a battle-hardened Kilkenny.
Back to back Munster final appearances was the focus from the start – Hayes
*Clare defender, Rory Hayes. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill QUALIFYING FOR A MUNSTER FINAL was always the objective of Clare’s championship bid, defender Rory Hayes has said.
Clare supporters send hurlers off to Munster Final in style
*Clare supporters at the Town End of Cusack Park. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cusack Park with a big crowd was always one of my favourite venues to play in. However, I don’t think I have ever experienced an atmosphere in Ennis quite like last Sunday.
McCarthy overcomes quad injury to retain place in Clare team
*Aidan McCarthy has recovered from injury. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AIDAN MCCARTHY returns to the Clare senior hurling side for Sunday’s showdown with Cork.
Lohan & Davy name sides for Clare vs Waterford showdown
*Rory Hayes retains his spot at corner back. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE HAVE named an unchanged side to face Waterford in Saturday’s Munster senior hurling championship.
Clare continue prep for Tipp with narrow Galway win
*Aidan McCarthy scored from a penalty in Clare’s challenge match versus Galway. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S SENIOR hurlers are continuing their preparations for the first round of the Munster championship.
