‘Limerick win only a starting point for Clare’ – Kelly
*Tony Kelly scoops the sliotar into his hand. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. BEING CHAMPIONSHIP ready is “the end goal” for Clare’s senior hurlers, captain Tony Kelly has outlined.
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Clare player ratings vs Limerick: Rynne & O’Neill put their hands up for selection
*Jack O’Neill in action for Clare. Photograph: Ruth Griffin WITH Clare’s Division 1A hanging by a thread this was a performance to warm the hearts of many in the Banner as Brian Lohan’s side put on a display full of grit, determination and character, one that will really stand to them when these two sides …
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Lift-off for Clare as spirited display sees them overcome Limerick
*Darragh Lohan races for the sliotar with Aaron Gillane. Photograph: Ruth Griffin DAVID Reidy’s early second half goal proved to be the difference as Clare gave their hopes of avoiding relegation to Division 1B a fighting chance thanks to 1-21 to 0-21 over rivals Limerick at TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday evening.
No changes in named Clare hurling side for Limerick league game
*David Reidy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill NO CHANGES have been made to the Clare senior hurling team as they go in search of their first league win of 2025.
Clare player ratings vs Wexford: Ring-rustiness sees Banner wobble as wait for new bright sparks persists
*Mark Rodgers tries to jinx past Jack McRedmond and Kevin Foley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. WITH Clare’s strongest team of 2025 on the pitch their performance against Wexford was due to be up on previous displays but in many instances it was worse as a third successive defeat was the outcome, Eoin Brennan rates the performances.
Clare hurlers on the brink of league relegation after losing out to Wexford
*Cian Galvin is tackled by Cathal Dunbar. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A THIRD successive loss in the Allianz National Hurling League has Clare’s senior hurlers at real risk of relegation.
Clare name strongest side of 2025 for Wexford clash as big names return
*Mark Rodgers is set for his first appearance of 2025. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TONY Kelly, John Conlon, David Fitzgerald, Mark Rodgers and Rory Hayes will all make their first starts of 2025 for the Clare hurlers as they welcome Wexford to Ennis in a must-win tie.
HSE given deadline over planned €25m hospitals for lands at St Flannan’s College
*Teachers at St Flannan’s College where the site is earmarked for. AN BORD PLEANÁLA has given the HSE a deadline of later this month to confirm that there is Uisce Éireann capacity to accommodate its contentious plan for a €25m community hospital on diocesan-owned green space at St Flannan’s college.
Coach Kelly’s shot at Harty Cup glory
*Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ALL-IRELAND winner and All-Star Tony Kelly was never lucky enough to win a Harty Cup as a student at St. Flannan’s College.
Clare Echo’s 2024 sporting awards
WITH HIGHS and lows aplenty throughout the sporting year, it’s been twelve months to remember on and off the field with plenty of competition for the sought-after Clare Echo sporting awards.
