Ryan out of action for over a month joining Clare’s injury list
*Diarmuid Ryan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s growing list of injuries now includes wing-back Diarmuid Ryan who is looking at a six week spell on the sidelines.
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Lohan confident lengthy injury list will reduce as league continues
*Tony Kelly is on target to return for the end of the National Hurling League. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S lengthy injury list is expected to be eased somewhat over the next fortnight.
Calls to split Clare IHC in two pushed back
St Joseph’s Doora-Barefield’s Aaron Landy in action against Ruan’s Aidan Lynch, Photograph: Natasha Barton DISCUSSIONS have commenced on the potential splitting of the Clare intermediate hurling championship (IHC) in two.
Penalties not the way to decide hurling matches says winning manager Taaffe
*A delighted Pat Taaffe at the final whistle. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Penalties are not to way to determine winners of a hurling match, the victorious manager of the U21B county champions has said.
Crusheen/Tubber claim U21B title following penalty drama
*Crusheen/Tubber players celebrate. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Crusheen/Tubber are celebrating this Christmas week after being crowned under 21 B hurling champions at Cusack Park this Sunday afternoon.
Corofin/Ruan justify favourites tag advancing to U21A final with Crusheen/Tubber & Bodyke/Mills to meet in B decider
*Corofin/Ruan’s Shane Punch. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Corofin/Ruan sealed their place in the U21A hurling final while Crusheen/Tubber will meet Bodyke O’Callaghans Mills in the B decider.
Blues advance to U21A final as B semi-finals take shape
*Éanna Crimmins netted an important goal for The Blues. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Newmarket-on-Fergus are the first side through to the U21A hurling final while semi-final pairings are now known in the B championship.
A day of firsts in Minor football finals
A historic hat-trick was created on Saturday as the Minor Football Championships concluded in dramatic fashion around the county.
‘A major emergency planning & health issue’ – opening gates suggested for M18 to ease traffic flow following accidents
IN LIGHT of a rising number of accidents on the M18, the installation of opening gates on sections of the centre median of the motorway have been requested.
Experts fancy Smith O’Briens as Doora/Barefield retain public backing
*Kevin Walsh keeps his eyes on the sliotar. Photograph: Natasha Barton Four men who have all either played or managed teams that have come up against both Clare intermediate hurling championship finalists in recent times have given their views on how Sunday’s final will go with Smith O’Briens tipped as favourites by the quartet despite …
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