Four Clare hurlers on Rising Stars team of the year with Hogan scooping top accolade
FOUR CLARE hurlers have been included in the 2024 Electric Ireland GAA Higher Education Rising Stars Hurling Team of the Year.
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Kilmaley make it two wins from two
*Brian Cahill. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kilmaley fired the last seven points to finally protect their perfect start to this year’s championship in Clarecastle on Saturday afternoon.
Lissycasey aware tougher tests lie ahead & Kilmihil feel the pressure of first round loss
Sean Crowley offloads as Kilmihil launch an attack. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill LISSYCASEY WILL have to maximise opportunities that fall their way as the Clare SFC progresses while Kilmihil have no choice but to overturn either Cratloe or St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield after the meeting of the West Clare neighbours on Sunday.
Lissycasey bounce back into contention with first ever Clare SFC win over Doonbeg
*Niall Kelly scored Lissycasey’s second goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Lissycasey went into this second round senior championship game at Kilmihil this Saturday afternoon needing a victory. They will be pleased with the outcome and particularly so because the result marked the club’s first ever senior championship victory over Doonbeg at senior level.
Kilmaley see off Whitegate to get senior bid up and running
*Sean O’Loughlin scored Kilmaley’s only goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Following their disappointing first round loss to Inagh Kilnamona last Sunday, Kilmaley got their senior hurling championship challenge back on track when they overcame the challenge of Whitegate.
Lissycasey feeling the pressure to build on last year’s positive run to semi-finals
*Lissycasey’s lightning fast forward, Aaron Griffin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill After advancing to a first semi-final since 2013 last year, Lissycasey will be anxious to build on the progress shown during John Ryan’s opening campaign as senior manager.
Powerful Lissycasey retain O’Gorman Cup
A powerful final quarter saw Lissycasey retain the O’Gorman Cup at Doonbeg on Saturday evening when they recorded a comprehensive victory over Ennistymon.
Kilmurry Ibrickane edge past Lissycasey to seal return to Clare SFC final
In a high scoring Clare senior football championship semi-final, Kilmurry-Ibrickane’s greater calmness under pressure proved decisive as they edged a most entertaining contest with Lissycasey.
Lissycasey advance to first Clare SFC semi-final since 2013
Lissycasey deservedly advanced to a first County Senior Football Championship in seven years after again fending off adversity, this time getting the better of neighbours Kilmihil on Saturday afternoon.
Kilmaley not encumbered by favourites tag
One look at the line out of the Kilmaley senior hurling management team and it’s easy to understand why the club is short listed for honours in 2020.
