James Curran bursts forward with Jack McInerney chasing after him. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ST JOSEPH’S DOORA/BAREFIELD must take down “one of the big teams” if they are to carry through on their ambitions of becoming a force at senior level.
COLM COLLINS’ Cratloe began their Clare SFC on a winning note as they survived a strong rally from St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield to move to top of Group 2.
*John Conneally manages to make a handpass among a sea of Scariff players. Photograph: Ruth Griffin WITH SIX CHAMPIONSHIP DEBUTANTS featuring for Clooney/Quin, it topped off an impressive start to the Clare SHC.
*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.
*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.
*Keith Hogan made a vital penalty save. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clooney/Quin collected a vital opening round win in the Clare SHC overcoming the challenge of Scariff.
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A clinical and fresh Cork outfit put a tired leg weary Clare to the sword coasting to a twelve point victory in the All-Ireland senior camogie championship.
Clare’s senior camogie side began their All-Ireland championship bid with a draw away to Tipperary.
*Photograph: Ryan Byrne / Inpho IN WHAT WILL go down as one of the greatest Munster Finals in recent times, Clare suffered an agonising defeat after two periods of extra time.
Scariff/Ogonnelloe’s bid to be crowned All-Ireland champions came crashing down on Sunday afternoon when they were outclassed by an impressive Oulart the Ballagh.
