*O’Callaghans Mills manager, Seán Doyle stands for the national anthem. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. FITNESS levels were “through the roof” which helped them to glory in the Clare Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship (PIHC) their victorious manager maintained.
*Aidan O’Gorman lifts the Paddy Browne Cup. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. O’CALLAGHANS MILLS ran out deserving winners over Clarecastle to seal their senior hurling return for 2026.
*Robbie Madden. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. ROBBIE MADDEN is balancing the role of O’Callaghans Mills Chairman and intermediate selector as the Fireballs look to catch fire in their quest for premier intermediate glory.
*Colm Cleary. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. HAVING SPENT the first eight months of the year working in The World Trade Center in Amsterdam, Colm Cleary has regained his place on the O’Callaghans Mills team but it is much stronger than the side he left behind.
*Cormac Murphy of O’Callaghans Mills. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. HARD YARDS have been clocked up by O’Callaghans Mills in their march to return to the senior ranks of Clare hurling at the first attempt.
*Darragh Moroney offloads as James Cullinan closes in. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill O’CALLAGHANS MILLS’ bid to bounce back to the top tier of Clare hurling at the first attempt is well and truly alive following a storming second half display against Ruan.
*Ger Sparrow O’Loughlin congratulates Brian Lohan. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. FORMER Clare manager and two-time All-Ireland winner, Ger ‘Sparrow’ O’Loughlin has taken charge of his native Clarecastle while O’Callaghans Mills have appointed an ex Clare U20 and minor hurling manager as their new boss.
*Sean Doyle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FORMER CLARE minor and U20 hurling manager, Sean Doyle has received a suspension from Clare GAA.
*Photograph: Mark Hayes Corofin recorded a comfortable victory over Bodyke in the final of the RealPrint Division 2 Hurling League final on Friday evening.
*Sean Doyle. Photograph: Ruth Griffin UNBEATEN in two outings, Bodyke are sitting top of Group 3 of the Clare intermediate hurling championship.