Tony Kelly the hero as Clare book place in All-Ireland quarter-finals
A Tony Kelly inspired Clare have advanced to the All-Ireland quarter-finals with a deserved seven point win over Wexford.
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DARACH HONAN: Clare to beat Wexford in tight encounter
Stopping Wexford’s running game is key to Clare securing a win in Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC knockout qualifier tie according to The Clare Echo’s columnist Darach Honan.
Too close for comfort but Clare overcome Laois
Clare have narrowly overcome the challenge of Laois to secure their place in the second phase of the All-Ireland SHC qualifiers.
DARACH HONAN: Laois clash a real chance for Clare to get season back on track
Darach Honan says Clare’s qualifier is a chance for the hurlers to get their season back on track and points to Limerick’s weekend win over Tipperary as an outing which has put the Banner’s Munster loss into perspective.
Limerick full back line got too comfortable – Lohan
Clare senior hurling manager Brian Lohan has hailed Tony Kelly as a “once in a generation player” and pinpointed their sluggish start to the second half as a key factor for Sunday’s ten point defeat.
Kelly masterclass not enough as Limerick knock Clare out of Munster championship
Not even an unprecedented 17 point masterclass from Tony Kelly could prevent neighbours Limerick from securing the double boost of National League honours and a Munster Semi-Final spot in Semple Stadium, Thurles this afternoon.
Tony Kelly aspiring to lead through actions not words
Time waits for no man, woman or child, athletes too are included in this bracket and unfortunately the talent and ability of Tony Kelly cannot be bottled to pass onto future generations.
Lohan adds white hopes to panel as Podge & Galvins depart Clare squad
Two members of Clare’s All-Ireland winning team of 2013 have departed Brian Lohan’s senior hurling panel while three of the most promising young hurlers in the county have joined the squad.
Determined Mills overcome Ballyea to advance to county final
O’Callaghans Mills have qualified for their first Clare SHC final since 1993 after finishing with an unanswered 1-04 to dump Ballyea out of the championship.
Revenge or ratification awaits in Clare SHC semi-finals
Both Éire Óg and O’Callaghan’s Mills will be aiming to make it third time lucky against the last two champions Sixmilebridge and Ballyea who have dominated the Canon Hamilton Cup for the past five seasons writes Eoin Brennan who previews the penultimate stage clashes in this year’s County Senior Hurling Championship.