Bridge, Mills & Scariff join Clooney/Quin in Clare Cup semi-finals
*Colm Flynn is fouled by David Frost. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEMI-FINALISTS in the FutureTicketing Clare Cup have been confirmed following some exciting contests on Sunday.
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Gaelscoil Mhichíl Ciosóg win Division 1 double for first time in six years
*Gaelscoil Mhichíl Ciosóg’s Division 1 camogie champions. There was excitement on the double as the Cumann na mBunscol Hurling and Camogie Finals drew to a thrilling conclusion in Cusack Park on Thursday afternoon.
The Water Break: Munster Final heartache becoming too common for Clare’s senior hurlers
*Peter Duggan is fouled by Mike Casey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THE WATER BREAK returns to dissect a successive one point Munster final defeat for Clare’s senior hurlers at the hands of Limerick.
Clooney/Quin heading for semi-finals & Broadford battle to fight off relegation
*Jack O’Neill excelled for Clooney/Quin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill MIDWEEK action in the FutureTicketing Clare Cup saw wins recorded by Broadford in Division 1A and Clooney/Quin in Division 1B.
Sheedy & Clare had a mission to win All-Ireland following penalty heartbreak of 2022
*Mark Sheedy (right) celebrates. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FROM EXPERIENCING the pain associated with a penalty shootout defeat in a Munster Final to bouncing back and winning All-Ireland and provincial honours, it’s been a case of what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger for Clare goalkeeper Mark Sheedy.
O’Halloran sad minor journey is over but is ecstatic with how it ended
*Matthew O’Halloran (centre) flanked by Jack Mescal, Ógie Fanning, James Hegarty and Eoghan Gunning. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill MATTHEW O’HALLORAN has spoken of his immense pride at getting to follow in the footsteps of his father by tasting All-Ireland glory with Clare.
Sons of 95 heroes hoping to carve out own legacy with Clare minors
*Matthew O’Halloran. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THREE OF THE Clare team from 1995 will be looking on proudly this weekend as their sons form part of the county minor squad vying for All-Ireland glory.
Clonlara, Bridge, Feakle & Crusheen victorious in Clare Cup as Clooney/Quin continue impressive run
*Clonlara’s Mícheál O’Loughlin surrounded by O’Callaghans Mills players. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Heading into the last three rounds in the race for this season’s Future Ticketing Clare Cup senior hurling league title, it remains very tight at the top with just one point separating the top five teams.
Council will build only two homes in 2023
*Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, walking through the Cnoc na Scoile social housing development, Ashline, Ennis, with (L-R) Anne Haugh, Director of Social Development, Clare County Council, Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Tony O’Brien, and Pat Dowling, Chief Executive, Clare County Council. Photograph: Eamon Ward CLARE COUNTY COUNCIL WILL …
Gardaí expect progress on Sixmilebridge encampment by end of May
*Photograph: Joe Buckley SENIOR GARDA OFFICIALS have said there will be progress in relation to an illegal encampment in Sixmilebridge over the next fortnight.