Timber spire restored to Ruan church as refurbishment continues following lightning strike
*Photograph: Rachel Lyons Media ST MARY’s Church in Ruan had its timber spire restored this week as part of a major milestone in its refurbishment.
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PLAYER RATINGS: Shane O’Donnell & Mark Rodgers turn in top performances to help Clare capture league title
*Shane O’Donnell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill STANDOUT showings from Mark Rodgers and Shane O’Donnell though they didn’t play the full game helped Clare to National League glory and leaves the camp in high spirits ahead of the Munster SHC.
Rodgers hopeful injury not too serious
*Mark Rodgers gets away from Chris Crummey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE star Mark Rodgers has said he is “not too concerned” and is optimistic his injury from Sunday’s Allianz National Hurling League final is not too serious.
Ronan relishing new corner back role with Clare hurlers
*Ronan Kilroy charges out of defence. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. HAVING BEEN a late addition to the Clare senior hurling panel, Ronan Kilroy is cherishing every opportunity to wear the saffron and blue jersey, colours which are already familiar to him.
Clare take care of Carlow to seal promotion back to top tier
*Shane Meehan races onto the ball. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. CLARE’s hurlers have as expected sealed promotion back to Division 1A in the Allianz National Hurling League and secured an upcoming spot in the 1B final.
Clare power past Davy’s Antrim to maintain strong start
*Shane Meehan was among the Clare goal scorers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE ran out fourteen point winners over Antrim to move closer to a return to the top tier of the Allianz National Hurling League.
Banner book place in Clare IFC semi-finals for very first time
*Ronan Kilroy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. AN all-round better balanced Banner were eleven point winners over Coolmeen to progress to the Clare IFC semi-finals for the very first time.
104 year old inscribed piece of timber rediscovered during restoration of Ruan church
A HISTORIC piece of timber has been uncovered in Ruan as works continue in restoring its church following the Christmas lightning strike.
Kelly in the frame for Clare return in crunch championship clash vs Tipp
*Clare captain, Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE and Tipperary’s sixty first championship meeting is do or die as Saturday becomes a defining one so far as the 2025 season is concerned for both camps with some positive news emanating from the Banner camp in advance of the tie.
Woods & Lohan set to make Clare senior debuts in Tipp tie
*Shane Woods. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. SHANE WOODS and Daithí Lohan are set to make their Allianz National Hurling League debuts for Clare this weekend.