*St Breckan’s manager, Declan O’Keeffe. CRATLOE’S EXPERIENCE OF the big day was the difference but St Breckan’s manager Declan O’Keeffe is confident his side can bounce back and claim silverware.
*Liam Markham looks on as Bernadette Crowe is embraced by Shane Markham. Photograph: Ruth Griffin AVOIDING RELEGATION was the primary focus for Liam Markham when he decided to commit to Cratloe for a season that resulted in them being crowned Clare senior football champions.
*Martin Donnelly presents the top scorer award to Cathal McInerney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AFTER THE PAIN of losing their last six senior finals with football and hurling combined, Cathal McInerney made sure to enjoy Cratloe’s turn in fortunes.
*Colm Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CRATLOE’s third time winning the Clare SFC was the sweetest one yet for manager Colm Collins.
Kevin Harnett and Padraigh Chaplin with the Jack Daly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill COUNTY TITLES were won by Cratloe and Kilmihil in the senior and intermediate football finals over the weekend, their success dominate the conversation on the latest episode of The Water Break.
*Conor Ryan and Cathal McInerney. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. CONOR RYAN’s return to the Cratloe colours this summer gave a lift to all GAA followers across the county and getting to capture his third Clare SFC medal is something not even the most ardent of St Breckan’s supporters will begrudge him.
*Cratloe players celebrate in Cusack Park. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CRATLOE HAVE BEEN crowned Clare SFC champions for the third time in their history and first since 2014.
*Cillian Rouine in action against St Breckan’s in the Cusack Cup. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CRATLOE wear the favourites tag for Sunday’s Clare SFC final according to two individuals who were heavily involved in the 2022 decider.
*Colm O’Brien. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography GROWING MATURITY and an incredibly close bond has helped St Breckan’s form a path to reach the Clare SFC for the first time in 27 years, according to defender Colm O’Brien.
*Jack and Cathal McInerney celebrate with Sean Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill IT’S THEIR fifth county senior final playing together but for Cathal and Jack McInerney, victory in Sunday’s football decider would mark a historic first for their family.
