*Cathal O’Connor kicked 0-03 for Coolmeen. Photograph: John Mangan Delayed for a week due to Covid issues in Shannon, the remaining tie in the first round of the intermediate football championship was played at the Banner grounds on Sunday.
*Cian O’Dea produced an outstanding display as Kilfenora outclassed Liscannor. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography First round wins were recorded by Corofin, Kilfenora, Kildysart and The Banner in the opening round of the Clare IFC.
*Daithi O’Connell. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography In his own words Wolfe Tones clubman Daithi O’Connell tries “to marry what I do for a living into sport, it interests me”.
*Shane O’Donnell in action for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Releasing Shane O’Donnell “from the shackles of the full-forward line” formed a central reason for Clare getting their first win of 2021 on the third attempt, manager Brian Lohan felt.
Animated exchanges took place at the reconvened May meeting of the Clare County Board with the Treasurer of Clare GAA refusing multiple requests to withdraw remarks passed in the heat of the moment.
*Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare senior hurling manager Brian Lohan has said the sending off of Liam Corry had a major impact on proceedings as the county side let an eight point lead slip to lose their second outing of the year.
*Aron Shanagher in action against Limerick’s Sean Finn. Photograph: Martin Connolly Last seen in gamer mode taking out opponents in ‘Call of Duty’ alongside Shane O’Donnell and Diarmuid Ryan for a Club Clare promotional video a few weeks back, Aron Shanagher is primed to answer the call to arms once more for Clare as they …
*John Conlon. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare’s senior hurlers will be the county’s first side in competitive action this year when they make the trip to Antrim over the weekend.
*Shane Bennett and Jack Browne in action. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare will renew acquaintances with Waterford’s senior hurlers in the Munster senior hurling championship.
Clare GAA secretary Pat Fitzgerald has hit out at a perceived “witch-hunt” that is brewing within the Association.
