*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Reigning Under 14A champions Sixmilebridge sent out a warning sign to any potential usurpers of the newly revamped Under 15A Hurling Championship following an opening 8-17 to 0-11 victory over Clarecastle on away soil.
The race for the U15 A and B hurling championships gets underway on Bank holiday Monday with twelve games listed for decision, three in the A grade and the remainder in the B competition.
Stephen Murray’s dogs continued their recent winning form at Galway over the weekend with the Sixmilebridge trainer teaming up with Paul Conlon for a litter double while Astro Oisin owned by the Peppers of Feakle ended his nine race drought.
Ash trees in Co Clare have suffered particular affects from Ash Dieback which are feared to pose long-term problems for the species of trees and subsequently the game of hurling.
*Photograph: John Mangan Agendas and finger pointing were referenced when the latest discussion on Caherlohan took place at Monday’s meeting of the Clare County Board.
*The late Patrick Nugent. A report received by the Department of Justice last November following an inquiry into the death of Patrick Nugent has yet to be provided to his family.
*Clonlara’s Cian Moriarty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The GAA fixtures plan for Clare for the 2021 season was unanimously adopted, with a few minor adjustments, when the May meeting of the board took place online on Monday evening.
*An injured Ciara Doyle is carried off the field by Stephen Cusack & Claire Commane. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare’s senior camogie side shows one change from the starting fifteen which had a five point defeat to Galway in the opening round of the National League.
*Clare’s Alannah Ryan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Cutting down on the concession of soft goals is the main objective of the Clare senior camogie panel as they begin preparations for their second encounter of the year.
*Davy Fitzgerald speaking after Sunday’s game. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Wexford left it late to take victory from Clare’s grasp in the second round of the Allianz National Hurling League.