*Ex Clare manager, Gerry O’Connor is back for a second stint as Éire Óg manager. Photograph: Martin Connolly AS the new domestic GAA season approaches, clubs across the county have been busy putting plans in place while many have commenced training for what they hope will lead to title winning performances.
*Aidan Harte. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FORMER GALWAY hurler, Aidan Harte is to join the management of the Clare U20s.
*Adam Hogan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. THE RACE for what is predicted to be one of the most competitive Munster under 20 hurling championships for some time begins for Clare on Saturday as they take on Tipperary.
*Tomás Kelly celebrating St Joseph’s Tulla’s Harty Cup win over Ard Scoil Rís. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill COUNTY FINALS ARE OFTEN won by “the supporting cast” and that is likely to be the case in Sunday’s eagerly awaited clash between Ballyea and Éire Óg, Harty Cup winning coach Tomás Kelly maintained.
*Clare captain, Tony Kelly under pressure from Darragh O’Donovan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An almighty effort was not sufficient to see Clare end a 24 year wait to be crowned Munster SHC champions.
*Ian McNamara breaks through the tackle of Cork attackers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FUTURE HOPES FOR Clare hurling are positive from the U20 manager despite his side exiting the championship at the first hurdle.
*Conner Hegarty is the Clare U20 captain. Photograph: Chris Copley The meeting of Clare and their great rivals Limerick in the opening round of the Munster U20 hurling championship at the TUS Gaelic grounds in Limerick next Wednesday starts a very busy period of provincial championship action for Banner county underage sides.
*Colm Cleary on the attack for St Joseph’s Tulla. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Although they produced a “fantastic” season, St Joseph’s Tulla were understandably disappointed to see their adventure end this weekend.
*Sean Withycombe of St Joseph’s Tulla. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill St Joseph’s Tulla’s dream of a first ever Croke Cup final appearance ended when they had to give best to a powerful and skilful St Kieran’s College on Saturday afternoon.
*Captain Ronan O’Connor and goalkeeper Aaron Shanahan with Marty Morrissey. Photograph: Joe Buckley ST JOSEPH’S TULLA’S Harty Cup heroes have been hailed for bringing pride to Co Clare.
