Maguire appointed to ref Éire Óg vs Ennistymon
*Chris Maguire. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SHANNON’s Chris Maguire is to referee Sunday’s Clare SFC final between Éire Óg and Ennistymon.
Wolfe Tones
Donnellan & Corry to take charge of senior & intermediate finals
*Jarlath Donnellan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill JARLATH DONNELLAN is to take charge of his first Clare SHC final this weekend.
U21 knockout championship is no more with draws held for opening round
*Mark Rodgers will be one of the top players in action in the U21 championship. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S famed knockout U21 championship is no more with County Board officers opting to introduce a ‘second chance’ format for 2022.
Lyons & Hogan step down from minor management
*Cyril Lyons. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TWO KEY MEMBERS of Brian O’Connell’s Clare minor hurling management have departed their roles.
‘We won’t beaten for heart or determination’ – Gilligan confident in Sixmilebridge’s character
*Sixmilebridge senior hurlers standing for the national anthem. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SIXMILEBRIDGE will not be caught when it comes to heart and determination in the Clare SHC, one of their most decorated hurlers has said.
High five for stately Sixmilebridge who eliminated Wolfe Tones
*Brian Carey races from Ben O’Gorman. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Sixmilebridge maintained their perfect record when keeping neighbours Wolfe Tones at arm’s length throughout their quarter-final contest in Cusack Park, Ennis on Saturday evening.
Surprises aplenty to bring Clare IFC down to the final four
*O’Currys’ determination was to the fore as they reached the semi-finals. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The race for the intermediate football championship title is down to the last four with two of the favourites eliminated over the weekend.
Quarter-final ties known for senior & intermediate championships
*Jason McCarthy and Liam Corry will cross paths again. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill QUARTER-FINAL pairings have been unveiled for the Clare SHC, IHC and Junior B competitions.
Collins to remain on as Clare boss for tenth season
*Colm Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ireland’s longest serving inter-county football manager Colm Collins has been ratified for a tenth year.
Cooraclare, Kildysart & Wolfe Tones the fancied trio as Clare IFC quarter-finalists confirmed
*Cooraclare’s Pearse Lillis. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill QUARTER-FINAL places have been sorted in the Clare intermediate football championship (IFC).