Cratloe start Clare SFC bid with a win at Doora/Barefield’s expense
COLM COLLINS’ Cratloe began their Clare SFC on a winning note as they survived a strong rally from St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield to move to top of Group 2.
St Josephs Doora/Barefield
Dose of ambition delivered to Doora/Barefield
*Conor O’Brien & Tom McDonald in action for St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography QUARTER-FINALISTS LAST SEASON, St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield got reacquainted with the taste of knockout football in the top tier and are anxious to sample it some more.
No major shocks as race for intermediate glory begins
*Conor Tierney was among St Josephs Doora/Barefield’s goal scorers. Photograph: Ruth Griffin The race for the intermediate hurling championship got underway at the weekend with all four scheduled ties going the way of the favourites.
The runners and riders in the Clare intermediate hurling championship
*Ruan’s Robin Mounsey gets away from Cillian McGroary of Corofin, their paths will cross this weekend. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography ACTION BEGINS IN the Clare intermediate hurling championship (IHC) this weekend with games in both Group 1 and Group 2.
THE WATER BREAK: Clare fall flat against clinical Kilkenny
AN OUTSTANDING Kilkenny performance mixed with a below-par display from Clare brought the curtain down on the Banner’s run in this year’s All-Ireland SHC.
Kildysart through to Cusack Cup final & Doora/Barefield progress to Garry Cup semi-final
*Kildysart’s Stephen Sheehan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kildysart will face St Breckan’s in the Cusack Cup final while St Josephs Doora/Barefield booked their place in the semi-finals of the Garry Cup.
Knockout pairings nailed down following Clare Cup final round
*Brian Carey holds off Eoin Guilfoyle. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Pairings are now known for the knockout stages of the Clare Cup following the final round of group games played on Sunday.
Final round determines promoted and relegated teams in Cusack & Garry Cup
*Diarmuid O’Donnell scored two goals for Kildysart while Damien O’Loughlin & Corofin secured promotion. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography The concluding round of games in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 played over the weekend have cleared the way for the play offs and also confirmed what teams will drop down a division for next season.
Kilmaley seal Clare Cup semi-final spot
*Kilmaley’s Daire Keane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kilmaley are the first side to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Clare Cup.
Broadford get bragging rights over The Bridge with Kilmaley maintaining unbeaten run
*Oisin Kavanagh takes on Leon Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Kilmaley remain unbeaten in the Clare Cup while Broadford had the bragging rights over neighbours Sixmilebridge.
