*Tony Gleeson celebrates the semi-final win with Mikey O’Shea and David Gough. Photograph: Natasha Barton With his own hurling career cut short through injury, Tony Gleeson is hopeful channelling all his efforts into coaching will see Smith O’Briens return to the top tier in Clare.
*Joint captains David Gough and Cian Nolan in action for Smith O’Briens. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Smith O’Briens are one win away from a return to the senior ranks, eight years after suffering relegation from the top tier.
*Ruan’s Shane Punch with Corofin’s Damien O’Loughlin. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography The race for the intermediate hurling championship is down to the last four and two of the strong favourites, Tulla and St Josephs Doora/Barefield are still in the hunt for a return to senior ranks and they are joined in the last four by …
