*Conor Cleary catches the sliotar ahead of Darragh Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A strong third quarter which yielded 3-3 while conceding just 0-2 saw Kilmaley power past Wolfe Tones in this TUS senior hurling championship round two game at Clarecastle on Saturday afternoon.
*Seadna Morey of Sixmilebridge gets away from Newmarket-on-Fergus’ Michael Power. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. STAKES are high as the second round of the TUS Clare SHC takes place this weekend.
*Photograph: Ruthie Griffin. CLONDEGAD, Cooraclare, Kilrush Shamrocks and Banner who are all tipped to be in the knockout stages of the Clare IFC won their opening games as the title race commenced this weekend.
*Shane Meehan of Banner and Cooraclare’s Pearse Lillis in action during last year’s semi-final. Photograph: James Downes TWELVE teams take off in their quest to win promotion to Clare football’s top competition but the second tier brings with fierce competitive and tight group fixtures that will play out over the next month.
*Aron Shanagher holds off Noel Purcell and Seadna Morey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A first derby victory in a decade was well worth the wait as Wolfe Tones fully merited the garnering of the opening Group 4 points against Sixmilebridge.
*Wolfe Tones goalkeeper, Oisin O’Rourke. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A SECOND season back in the top tier is the chance for Wolfe Tones to take the scalps of their neighbours and show their worth at senior level.
*Liam Casey was Kildysart’s leading scorer. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. WITHIN THE space of sixty minutes, Kildysart went from being at risk of relegation to the Garry Cup to qualifying for the semi-finals of the league.
*Diarmuid Boyle of St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield is tackled by Cathal Talty from Kilmurry Ibrickane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. FOURTEEN of the sixteen teams involved in the Cusack and Garry cup leagues have something to play for in the final round of games as the race for places in the play offs along with the battle to …
*Padraig Kelly of St Breckans charges past Lissycasey’s Conor Finnucane. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography WITH just two rounds of games to go before the play-offs in both the Cusack and Garry Cup football leagues, the picture is becoming a little clearer as to where teams are likely to finish on the league tables.
*Darragh Killeen has been one of Lissycasey’s strong performers so far in the Cusack Cup. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. LISSYCASEY sit top of the table of the Cusack Cup at the halfway stage of the league competition.