Davy Fitzgerald steps down as Waterford manager
*Davy Fitzgerald. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill DAVY FITZGERALD has stepped down as manager of the Waterford senior hurlers.
Fergie O'Loughlin
The Water Break: Clonlara & Corofin are worthy champions and Munster Club beckons
*Clonlara celebrate. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CHAMPIONSHIP GLORY has been tasted by Clonlara and Corofin who have won the senior and intermediate hurling championships.
Fergie to take over Doon hurlers
*Fergie O’Loughlin and John Casey on the sideline for Clarecastle. Photograph: Chris Copley CLARECASTLE’S FERGIE O’Loughlin is to take over as the manager of the Doon senior hurlers.
Clare SHC Expert Viewpoint: Fergie O’Loughlin
*Fergie O’Loughlin. Photograph: Chris Copley HE WAS COACH TO Clarecastle when they won the 2003 Clare SHC title and now Fergie O’Loughlin is coaching the Ballybrown senior hurlers, he has had a big influence on the Ballyea club and expects them to claim the Canon Hamilton for the fourth time.
Goals from Lynch & Duggan steer Clooney/Quin to relegation win over Crusheen
*Fergal Lynch goaled in the opening half. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clooney-Quin are on the brink of consolidating their senior hurling status after completing back-to-back relegation group wins with a commanding victory over Crusheen in Shannon this afternoon.
Éire Óg back in the mix following seven point win over Clooney/Quin
*Oran Cahill scored his first senior championship goal for Éire Óg. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Éire Óg went into this second round senior hurling championship game at Cusack Park on Saturday evening needing a victory and they emerged as deserving winners.
Duggan returning from Australia as Clooney/Quin prepare for Clare SHC opener
*Peter Duggan. Photograph: Eamon Ward Clooney/Quin’s championship preparations have received a major boost with All Star, Peter Duggan set to return to their ranks.
O’Loughlin returns to Clooney/Quin as coach
While doubts remain as to when the 2021 GAA domestic season will get under way and what format competitions will take, clubs are working towards putting management teams in place for what is likely to be a condensed season from heretofore.
