Rory Hayes braced for new battle
*Rory Hayes. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography The fact that this is Rory Hayes’ first taste of provincial round-robin action only adds to the Wolfe Tones’ clubman’s anticipation of Sunday’s lift-off in Thurles.
Rory Hayes
Memorable appearance from Meehan helps Clare progress to Munster Hurling Cup final
*Shane Meehan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare’s senor hurlers have advanced to the Munster Hurling Cup Co-op Superstores final following a merited five point victory over Waterford.
Clare’s Munster Hurling Cup semi-final moved to Saturday in Cusack Park
*Darragh Lohan is expected to line out at corner back. Photograph: Joe Buckley CLARE’S senior hurlers first outing of 2022 will now take place on Saturday in Cusack Park.
Tony Kelly awarded All Star for third time
Tony Kelly has been awarded an All Star for the third time.
New approach helping Flanagan go from strength to strength
*Paul Flanagan brings the ball forward with Eoin Guilfoyle keeping tabs. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Hurling is no longer the number one priority in Paul Flanagan’s life and he’s enjoying the game much more as a result.
Kelly, Hayes & Malone nominated for All-Stars
*Rory Hayes clearing his lines. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare has received three nominations for the PwC All Star awards with Aidan McCarthy shortlisted for Young Hurler of the Year.
Decisive & deserving opening round win for Wolfe Tones
A decisive opening victory for Wolfe Tones for the second successive season as they brushed aside the challenge of newcomers Scariff in O’Garney Park in Sixmilebridge.
DARACH HONAN: Clare not far away from securing silverware
*Cathal Malone controls the ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Once a number of tweaks are made, Clare’s senior hurlers are capable of winning silverware, writes Darach Honan.
DARACH HONAN: Workrate of Clare forwards key to overcoming Cork
*Aron Shanagher. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Not alone will the scores of Clare’s forwards be critical to overcoming Cork on Saturday but also their workrate says Clare Echo hurling columnist Darach Honan.
Lohan sticks with Clare fifteen while Sheedy announces Tipp team
*Ian Galvin takes on Shane McNulty. Photograph: Joe Buckley Clare senior hurling manager Brian Lohan has kept faith with the same fifteen that prevailed over Waterford for Sunday’s Munster SHC semi-final against Tipperary.