Extra game a hindrance to Clondegad’s cause
*Barry Toner. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AN ADDITIONAL GAME TO qualify for the knockout stages of the Clare SFC proved costly for Clondega in the assessment of their manager.
Tiermaclane
Scoring difference ‘will be vital’ in determining quarter-finalists & relegation candidates in Clare SHC
*Patrick Kelly catches the sliotar above Gearoid O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SCORING DIFFERNENCE is going to play a key role in influencing the make-up of the participants in the knockout stages and relegation play-offs of the Clare SHC, Clarecastle’s senior hurling manager has said.
Clondegad relieved with opening round win & Ennistymon must react with backs to the wall
*David McNamara gets a bounce from Conor Gavin’s tackle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLONDEGAD HAVE expressed relief to record a first round win in the Clare SFC while Ennistymon are scratching their heads as they react to another below-par championship outing.
Ballyea undaunted by favourites tag
*Jack Browne will form a key pillar of the Ballyea defence at centre back. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill With the race for the Canon Hamilton trophy set to get under way this Saturday, there is, understandably, much speculation among followers as to who will take home the trophy come the end of the campaign.
‘We made progress but 2022 season was not a success’ – Tony Kelly
*Tony Kelly with his PwC GPA Player of the Month award for June. Photograph: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile CLARE’S SENIOR HURLING CAPTAIN, Tony Kelly has admitted he is at a loss to explain their exit from the All-Ireland SHC.
Clondegad relegate Cooraclare to intermediate level
*Cooraclare’s Micheál Garry in action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ten-time Clare SFC winners, Cooraclare have been relegated to the intermediate ranks.
Girls U17 finals the showpiece event this weekend
Clare soccer headquarters, Frank Healy Park in Doora, will host the girls U17 cup finals, sponsored by EI of Shannon, on this Saturday, October 9.
Clondegad in need of big improvement to maintain senior status
*Shane Brennan of Clondegad. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Missed chances proved costly for Clondegad as their chance to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Clare SFC slipped through their fingers and the 2017 finalists now find themselves in a relegation battle.
Con man poses as doctor to take sum of money from Tiermaclane homeowner
A con-man pretending to be a doctor took a sum of a money from an elderly homeowner in Tiermaclane on Monday last.
Delight for Flan as Clondegad come back to life in senior race
*Flan Enright. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Overcoming Éire Óg has brought Clondegad’s bid to make the Clare SFC quarter-finals back to life and has reignited delight within the club, manager Flan Enright outlined.