Doora/Barefield back in intermediate decider
*Cian Barron. Photograph: Ruth Griffin St Josephs Doora/Barefield have qualified for the Clare IHC final for the second time in three years.
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Do-or-die at both sides of senior divide
*Liam Corry and Jason Loughnane will cross paths once again this Saturday. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The stakes are heightened this weekend at both ends of the senior hurling championship as the race for the Canon Hamilton Cup heats up just as much as the relegation ‘Group of Death’.
Lissycasey top the list amidst five Under 13 finals
*Lissycasey’s U13 footballer look on as Coiste na nÓg Peil Chairman, PJ McGuane prepares to hand over the cup. It had to take extra-time and a dramatic late winning goal to finally separate the sides as Lissycasey edged a thrilling Under 13 Division 1 Football Final derby over fellow parishioners Clondegad by 1-11 to 0-10 …
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Reshuffle of senior Garda positions in Clare as leading officer retires
*Therese Flannery pictured with former Mayor of Clare, Tom McNamara in 2017. Photograph: Arthur Ellis Two transfers have resulted in a reshuffle of senior Garda positions in Co Clare while one of the county’s top-performing members of the force has also retired.
Round robin series finalised for Clare SHC relegation with semi-final draws held for inter & junior
*Ryan Taylor and Clooney/Quin will be in relegation action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Semi-final pairings are known for the Clare IHC, Junior A and C championships while draws were also held for the Clare SHC relegation round robin series and Senior B competition.
Tulla & Doora/Barefield share favourites tag as they join Ruan & Smith O’Briens in semi-finals
*Ruan’s Shane Punch with Corofin’s Damien O’Loughlin. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography The race for the intermediate hurling championship is down to the last four and two of the strong favourites, Tulla and St Josephs Doora/Barefield are still in the hunt for a return to senior ranks and they are joined in the last four by …
National glory for Ruan’s Imogen Cotter
*Imogen Cotter. Photograph: Bryan Keane/INPHO RUAN’s Imogen Cotter is the new Irish women’s elite road race champion.
Final round dates decide senior last eight with intermediate quarter-finals to garner plenty of interest
With all but one of the Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final places confirmed, Saturday’s Group 1 finale between Kilmaley and Clonlara in Cusack Park (5.15pm) is a straight shoot-out for that remaining last eight position.
Shannon family announced as winners of MÓRglór award
Ruan’s Shannon family have been announced as this year’s winner of the MÓRglór award.
Teaching award for Clare journalist Fiona McGarry
Clare journalist, Fiona McGarry has received a teaching award from the National University of Galway.