Tones eager to ‘maintain the momentum’
*Billy Connors battles with David Gough. Photograph: Ruth Griffin WOLFE TONES ARE DETERMINED to “maintain the momentum” following their opening round win in the Clare SHC.
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Storming second half sees Wolfe Tones overpower Smith O’Briens
*Cian O’Rourke chipped in with 0-04 for Wolfe Tones. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill IN THE BATTLE OF THE TOWNS, it was Shannon that defeated Killaloe with Wolfe Tones beating Smith O’Briens in the Clare SHC.
Setting the right Tones from the outset
Daithí Lohan is tipped to have a big year for The Tones. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The phrase ‘a good start is half the battle’ could have been written with Wolfe Tones in mind as the last two seasons, their sole championship saving victories have come in the opening round of the championship.
If teams in the Clare SHC were politicians….
*Action begins this weekend in the Clare SHC with four games down for decision on Saturday. It may be argued that the GAA is more political than political organisations themselves, off-the-field antics can certainly strengthen this theory across multiple aspects of the Association.
Hayes & Nolan battling for corner back spot
*Clare defender, Rory Hayes. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill RORY HAYES and Cian Nolan are battling out for the left corner back spot on the Clare team which is expected not to show any major changes.
Knockout pairings nailed down following Clare Cup final round
*Brian Carey holds off Eoin Guilfoyle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Pairings are now known for the knockout stages of the Clare Cup following the final round of group games played on Sunday.
McCarthy returns to action after lengthy lay off
AIDAN MCCARTHY’s return to action comes as a major boost to Clare as they switch their focus to the All-Ireland SHC semi-final with Kilkenny.
BOC hopeful Banner will be out in force for minor semi-final
*Brian O’Connell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s minor hurling boss is hopeful the Banner support will be out in force as they stand sixty minutes away from appearing in an All-Ireland decider.
Duggan & Hayes cleared to play for All-Ireland quarter-final
*Rory Hayes. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography CLARE HURLERS Peter Duggan and Rory Hayes have been cleared to play in Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final.
Proposed one match bans for Hayes & Duggan
CLARE’S SENIOR HURLERS have been dealt a cruel blow with both Peter Duggan and Rory Hayes at risk of missing their All-Ireland SHC quarter-final due to proposed one-match suspensions.
