‘Young Clarecastle can bounce back to senior ranks’ – Flynn
A young age-profile of players is going to help Clarecastle in their efforts to return to the top tier of Clare hurling.
Burren Gaels secure promotion to senior ranks
*Burren Gaels. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography BURREN Gaels are intermediate champions for 2021 after a clinical display with a lethal full forward line, Sally King and Lizzie Roche accounting for 2-11 of their 3-13 total.
Banner Ladies claim twelfth senior title in fourteen seasons
*Laurie Ryan excelled for the winners. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BANNER Ladies claimed a twelfth senior title in fourteen seasons with a deserved ten point win over Kilmihil.
Duggan drives Clooney/Quin to intermediate success
*FILE PIC: Orlaith Duggan in full flight for Clooney/Quin. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography After a tight tense struggle last year’s beaten intermediate county finalists, Clooney/Quin made up for that agonising defeat to Feakle/Killanena by claiming the Fr Liam Murray Cup.
Sheehan lauds Crusheen’s spirit following hard-fought relegation battle
*Killian McDermott goes to ground as Paddy Vaughan closes in. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Crusheen manager, Kevin Sheehan has expressed his hope that he will remain in charge of the Blood and Bandages next season.
Clarecastle & Crusheen relegated from senior ranks
*Clarecastle’s Killian McDermott. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ten-time Clare SHC champions Clarecastle have been relegated from the senior ranks for the first time in their history while Crusheen one of the top teams in the county in the past decade have also dropped to the intermediate grade.
Brennan inspired Clondegad keep senior status at Kilrush’s expense
*Gary Brennan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clondegad retained their place in the senior ranks while relegating roll of honour leaders Kilrush Shamrocks.
Risk of relegation still has Clondegad on red alert
*Flan Enright. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clondegad may have accounted for Cooraclare in the relegation play-off but they remain at risk of dropping down to intermediate for next year.
Clooney/Quin edge epic relegation battle with Clarecastle
*Peter Duggan was to the fore in getting Clooney/Quin over the line. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An exciting opening outing in the relegation play-off went the way of Clooney/Quin who fired the final five points of the contest to edge out Clarecastle.
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.
