*Darragh O’Shea. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Any thoughts of St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield gradually assimilating themselves back at senior level quickly evaporated last month when pooled in the dreaded group of death alongside back-to-back county champions Ballyea, then reigning Clare Cup champions Kilmaley, 2021 county finalists Inagh-Kilnamona and 2020 intermediate winners Scariff.
*St Joseph’s Miltown captain, Enda O’Gorman. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill They left it late but better late than never for St Joseph’s Miltown to snatch the Garry Cup honours for the first time in 18 years after a compelling extra-time battle with St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield.
*David McNamara holds off Denis O’Callaghan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography With the opening rounds of the Clare senior football championship just a month away, this weekend’s league finals will give clubs a better indication of where they are in terms of preparation for the Jack Daly.
Éire Óg celebrate winning the U15A football championship. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill ÉIRE ÓG completed a championship and Féile double claiming the U15A championship at the expense of neighbours St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield.
*Cllr Johnny Flynn (FG) and Cllr Ann Norton (IND). Photograph: Eamon Ward FINE GAEL representatives in Ennis could face potential sanctions if a reported contest for the Deputy Mayor in the Ennis Municipal District proceeds.
*Scariff celebrated Division 2 glory in Cusack Park. Scariff National School’s first Division 2 Hurling title in 35 years was the highlight of the opening day of the Cumann na mBunscol an Chláir Camogie and Hurling Finals in Cusack Park on Wednesday afternoon.
*Matthew O’Halloran. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THREE OF THE Clare team from 1995 will be looking on proudly this weekend as their sons form part of the county minor squad vying for All-Ireland glory.
*Ged McNamara & Ethan Coughlan. TWO CLARE MEN were involved as Munster powered to a 19-14 win over the Stormers in Cape Town to win a first United Rugby Championship title.
*Mossy and Conor Hehir. Photograph: John Mangan THEY WILL BE at either side of the field on the Avenue Utd team but the Hehir brothers both share the same confidence that the club is more than capable of replicating its double success.
*Gary McNaboe. Photograph: John Mangan SPECTATORS of SATURDAY’S CLARE CUP final may not witness the prettiest spectacle but they can expect a battle according to Lifford FC midfielder Gary McNaboe.
