‘Mammoth’ final task awaits Inagh/Kilnamona
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Resilience and leadership have come clearly to the surface during Inagh/Kilnamona’s championship run to their date, their coach has maintained.
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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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Doyle steps down as Clare U20 hurling boss
*Sean Doyle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Sean Doyle has confirmed to The Clare Echo that he will not be seeking another term as manager of the Clare U20 hurlers.
Davy Fitz to be named as new Galway boss with Clare backboned management
Davy Fitzgerald is on course to be named as the new manager of the Galway senior hurlers.
Smith O’Briens overcome Tulla to keep dream of senior return alive
*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.
Do-or-die at both sides of senior divide
*Liam Corry and Jason Loughnane will cross paths once again this Saturday. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The stakes are heightened this weekend at both ends of the senior hurling championship as the race for the Canon Hamilton Cup heats up just as much as the relegation ‘Group of Death’.
Gardaí appeal for info following theft of kegs in Tulla & Sixmilebridge
Gardaí are investigating thefts of kegs of alcohol in Tulla and Sixmilebridge.
Girls U17 finals the showpiece event this weekend
Clare soccer headquarters, Frank Healy Park in Doora, will host the girls U17 cup finals, sponsored by EI of Shannon, on this Saturday, October 9.
Preparations continue for post-primary action with groupings known
*St Flannan’s College are the reining Dr Harty Cup champions. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill After two very disrupted seasons, one without any fixtures, the second level colleges GAA competitions are set to commence and first round games in a variety of Munster championships will be played from the beginning of November.
Round robin series finalised for Clare SHC relegation with semi-final draws held for inter & junior
*Ryan Taylor and Clooney/Quin will be in relegation action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Semi-final pairings are known for the Clare IHC, Junior A and C championships while draws were also held for the Clare SHC relegation round robin series and Senior B competition.