Six Clare hurlers receive All Star nominations
SIX Clare hurlers have been included among the 45 All Star nominees.
Tony Kelly
Ballyea battle to the last but run out of lives as nine point win not enough to advance to quarter-finals
*Tony Kelly excelled for Ballyea. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. TONY Kelly produced another masterclass for Ballyea but it wasn’t enough to send his side through to the knockout stages of the Clare SHC while a gallant Doora/Barefield must prepare for another relegation battle.
TK leads the way to win player of the week
Tony Kelly with Damien Browne, Lending & Business Development Manager with St Francis Credit Union. IN A CAREER where he has amassed a fair share of silverware and accolades, Tony Kelly has added to the collection by being named St Francis Credit Union / The Clare Echo player of the week.
Ballyea & Clonlara battle out a draw to tee up decisive final round
*David Fitzgerald and Thomas Kelly compete for possession. Photograph: Ruthie Griffin. BALLYEA almost pulled off a major two week turnaround, coming within moments of defeating Clonlara and ended up having to settle for a share of the spoils.
Fitzy on fire as Inagh/Kilnamona ignite championship campaign
*David Fitzgerald delivers under pressure from Gearoid O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. INAGH/KILNAMONA got their Clare SHC campaign off to the ideal start as they produced an impressive display to see off Ballyea by ten points.
Ballyea determined to dismantle hat-trick of poor first impressions
*Ballyea’s Jack Browne. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. Ballyea have predominantly blazed a trail over the last decade since their remarkable senior hurling title breakthrough in 2016. Four titles in seven seasons, three under the watch of managerial alchemist Robbie Hogan, carved out a veritable duopoly with Sixmilebridge to share eight consecutive Canon Hamilton crowns evenly between …
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Clare brought down by Limerick in All-Ireland semi-final
*Peter Duggan is fouled by Nickie Quaid. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE came agonisingly close to returning to an All-Ireland final but despite a tremendous opening half their quest came undone in the second half by a powerful Limerick side.
Cleary back in contention as Clare pass Faithful challenge
*Conor Cleary. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. CLARE’s senior hurlers defeated Offaly as they continue preparations for the All-Ireland quarter-finals.
Rodgers & Taylor ruled out but Kelly included in Clare team with first starts for Galvin & Fitz
*Clare captain, Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. MARK Rodgers and Ryan Taylor have been ruled out with injury for Clare’s final game in the round robin series of the Munster championship.
Clare sweat on injured trio for effective Munster semi-final
*Mark Rodgers is helped off the field by physio Damien McMahon and Dr Michelle McNamara. Photograph: Ruth Griffin INJURIES have been mounting for Clare’s senior hurlers as they bid to qualify for a fourth Munster final in five seasons.