*St Breckan’s utility man, Jack Sheedy. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography A SURPRISE FACTOR with St Breckan’s no longer exists as the North Clare outfit are viewed as a top side but ultimately the provision of championship silverware is required for them to become a seriously respected force.
*A strong championship from Cillian McGroary would aid Corofin’s chances of making the knockout stages. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography REIGNING CLARE intermediate football champions, Corofin are returning to the senior ranks with a pep in their step and this bounce will leave them with no fear.
*Sean Collins is this year’s captain for Cratloe. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Since they made the breakthrough when winning the title for the first time in 2013, Cratloe have challenged strongly for both senior football and hurling honours each season with almost the same group of players.
*The experienced Brian Curtin has been an effective sweeper for St Joseph’s Miltown in recent seasons. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WITH FIFTEEN Clare senior championships to their name, three of which have come in the last seven years the viewpoint that St Joseph’s Miltown are at risk of failing to make this year’s knockout stages is …
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*Aidan McCarthy’s return to full fitness is a major lift for Kilmurry Ibrickane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill NEVER SHORT OF MOTIVATION ON THE BEST OF DAYS, Kilmurry Ibrickane will not be found wanting when the race for the Jack Daly kicks off this weekend.
He is known the length and breadth of this county as an avid football follower. He is seen weekend after weekend officiating as an umpire at games in all grades and at all levels.
Lissycasey captain, Seamus Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill SEMI-FINALISTS for the last two seasons, Lissycasey buoyant by continued success at underage level, most recently the inaugural U19 championship, head into the new senior campaign with a swagger.
*Éire Óg’s Ciaran Russell adds experience and talent to their defence. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill As Clare senior football champions Éire Óg go into this season’s campaign with a slightly different mindset according to their manager Paul Madden.
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s footballers will only begin to close the gap on top counties by making a quarter-final appearance an annual occurrence.
*Deirdre Chaplin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill NEW ADDITIONS were made to the Executive of Clare GAA, committees for isolated players and public relations were rubber stamped while detail on dates for the club championships and criticism of tickets distribution were voiced at the June meeting of the County Board.
