*PJ O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill O’CALLAGHANS MILLS manager PJ ‘Fingers’ O’Connell has admitted their second round tie with Inagh/Kilnamona is the game he’s been most looking forward to in the championship.
*Daire Keane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kilmaley maintained their unbeaten run in Division 1A of the Clare Cup while O’Callaghans Mills proved much too strong for an under-strength Scariff in Division 1B.
*Sean Cotter gets his strike away. Photograph: Ruth Griffin The race to determine the two teams that will lose their senior hurling championship status will go down to the final two games which are scheduled for Saturday next.
Crusheen took the first step towards saving their senior status for 2022 when they recorded a hard earned two point win over O’Callaghans Mills.
*Patrick Donnellan will be forming a vital component of the O’Callaghans Mills side. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Despite the huge strides made in last year’s memorable journey to a first county final in 27 years, the rarity of the breakthrough also ultimately made it a missed opportunity for O’Callaghan’s Mills, especially for their experienced spine that …
It’s funny how things work out sometimes. With the pandemic protocols ensuring a limited preparation time, it certainly seemed to suit the strength-in-depth of the vastly experienced contenders most as Kilmurry Ibrickane and Cratloe renewed acquaintances in the football version while having shared the last five hurling titles, Sixmilebridge and Ballyea were anticipated to face-off for a historic Canon Hamilton showdown.
O’Callaghans Mills justfied favouritism when scoring a two point win on Saturday afternoon but the defeated Broadford have reason to be disappointed as they had opportunities to record a victory over their neighbours.
