*Clare players stand for the national anthem in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Cíosóg. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. THERE’s been plenty of discussion following the Rebels’ fifteen point rout of Clare senior’s hurlers on Sunday, Eoin Brennan examines the Banner’s display with the latest player ratings.
*Conor Cleary. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CONOR CLEARY makes his first start of the year for Clare’s senior hurlers as they welcome Cork to Ennis.
John Conlon chases after David Reidy. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. CLARE’S start to the Allianz National Hurling League was “fairly pathetic” but the side have moved into “championship mode,” the team’s centre back has said.
*Jack O’Neill in action for Clare. Photograph: Ruth Griffin WITH Clare’s Division 1A hanging by a thread this was a performance to warm the hearts of many in the Banner as Brian Lohan’s side put on a display full of grit, determination and character, one that will really stand to them when these two sides …
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*Brian Lohan on the sideline in TUS Gaelic Grounds. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. A SPIRITED showing against Limerick saw Clare pick up their first win of 2025 with manager Brian Lohan praising the response of his charges to their setbacks on and off the field.
*Darragh Lohan races for the sliotar with Aaron Gillane. Photograph: Ruth Griffin DAVID Reidy’s early second half goal proved to be the difference as Clare gave their hopes of avoiding relegation to Division 1B a fighting chance thanks to 1-21 to 0-21 over rivals Limerick at TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday evening.
CLARE HURLERS played a starring role in UL’s win over DCU in the Fitzgibbon Cup Final.
Clare welcomed Kilkenny to a wet Cusack Park last Sunday as the Banner looked to begin their defence of their 2024 league win in a repeat of last year’s final. The conditions favoured Clare early on with the home side leading by 7 points at one stage in the first half. David Reidy stared for …
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*PICTURED: Sean Rynne in action for Clare U20s, who lines out for the senior hurlers this weekend. Photo by Gerard O’Neill The Clare teams for this Sunday’s opening games in the Allianz Hurling and Football Leagues have been named and both include players who will be making their competitive debut at senior level. The hurling …
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*Ennistymon’s Cillian Rouine breaks the challenge of Rowan Danaher. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ENNISTYMON are adamant they are the underdogs of the final four teams remaining in the Clare senior football championship.