Clare GAA discussion thread

PARKHEAD67

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Still cant believe that we scored 20 points in a match and still didnt win :rolleyes:

I think management and players will be very disappointed overall with their league campaign. They have showed glimpses of good play and also beat finalists Longford. Discipline and shooting seemed to be there main problem.

92 all over again??:eek:

LuckyGent88

PARKHEAD67 wrote: »

92 all over again??:eek:

I havent a notion lad, i was 4 so i had better things to be doing

On another note,
U21 A Final - Cratloe v Sixmilebridge Should be a cracker.
U21 B Final - Ballyea v O'Callahans Mills Bit of a surprise final and i hope Tony Kelly get a winners medal for a change.

LuckyGent88

Clare minor football team playing Cork in first round tonight IN Pairc ui Rinn at 7.30.
Very tough test for our minors but by all accounts they are confident of an upset.
Clare Minor Football Team

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Darren Sexton (Kilmurry Ibrickane)

Conor Gavin Capt. (Clondegad) Craig O’Brien (Wolfe Tones) Oisin Vaughan (Ennistymon)


Jarlath Colleran (Doora Barefield) Stan Lineen (Kilmihil) Darragh Bolton (Kilrush)


Alan O’Neill (Doora Barefield) Darragh McDonagh (Milltown)


Eoin Cleary (Milltown) Conor Cleary (Milltown) Adrian Murrihy (Kilmurry Ibrickane)


Martin O’Leary (Kilmihil) Niall Hickey (Kilmurry Ibrickane) Jamie Malone (Corofin)

Subs: Liam Corbett (Corofin), Jack Scanlon (O’Curry’s), Ciaran Devitt (Ennistymon), James Sweeney
(Eire Og), Joey Rouine (Ennistymon), Cathal McConigley (Ennistymon), William Flynn (Wolfe
Tones), Allyn Dalton (Kilmihil), Eoghan Donnellan (Clondegad), Cillian McNamara (Kilmaley),
Conor McNelis (Clondegad),

Also on Squad: Manus Malone (Corofin), Luke Brannock (Doora Barefield), Padraigh Nugent (Doora
Barefield), Joe Neylon (Clondegad), Conor Deasy (Cratloe), Tadg Lynch (Clondegad),

Management: Michael Neylon (Manager), Noel Normoyle (Selector), Leo Donoghue (Selector), Maurice Reidy (Selector)

Best of luck to them anyway. Need a result in underage football to boost confidence in the county.
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LuckyGent88

Cork 2-10 Clare 11 points

Result for minor football championship. Clare now play Waterford(lost heavely to Kerry) this weekend as the loosers playoff.

hurleyhead15

Best of Luck to the Clare Camogie Minors! Out against Tipperary this Sunday in Sixmilebridge at 6 o clock! The girls will be giving everything to retain lasts years title of Munster Champions! Anyone in the area please come out and support the girls in this first round game!

eroo

http://www.hoganstand.com/Clare/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=146273

Sparrow won't underestimate Carlow

Clare hurling manager Ger O'Loughlin
15 April 2011


Clare hurling manager Ger 'Sparrow' O'Loughlin stresses that the Banner will not be taking Carlow for granted when the sides meet in the last round of the Allianz NHL division 2 on Sunday.

Following Clare's surprise defeat to Laois last time out, the Banner must defeat Carlow to reach the division 2 final or face the prospect of another term in the second tier.

They still have the 'small' problem of defeating Limerick in the final, but O'Loughlin is not looking beyond the Carlow game.



"We have to make sure we are tuned in and hit the ground running so that we can do ourselves justice on the day," said O'Loughlin. "We can't underestimate Carlow. They have made good strides in the last two years."

Clare have a number of injury concerns ahead of the Carlow match as Colin Ryan, Domhnal O'Donovan and Brendan Bugler have all been struggling of late, but are expected to available for selection on Sunday.

LuckyGent88

Clare 4-28 Carlow 8 points :eek:

Well they got the job done anyway. Amazing what the right attitude can do to a team.

Ballyea won U21 B Championship today by around 12 points.

Clareman

Good result from the hurlers today, I would almost say that their next match (Div 2 final) is the most important game of the year, another year in division 2 won't do this young team any favours

PARKHEAD67

Clareman wrote: »

Good result from the hurlers today, I would almost say that their next match (Div 2 final) is the most important game of the year, another year in division 2 won't do this young team any favours

Great scoreline.Feel a bit sorry for Carlow.They should have beat Clare last year.The game against Limerick seems a lot more appealing now.:D.The management must have had em fired up today.

eroo

Div 2 Final is one of the most important games for Clare in recent years. If we don't get inton to Div 1 next year we are in serious trouble.

While I was delighted with todays result, it doesn't do us or Carlow any good. It shows that we need to be playing teams who are competitive at Div 1 level, and it can't be good for Carlow to experience heavy defeats like that.

I do however believe we can beat Limerick. Today and in last few games the lads have hurled well, with some great points and goals.

PARKHEAD67

eroo wrote: »

Div 2 Final is one of the most important games for Clare in recent years. If we don't get inton to Div 1 next year we are in serious trouble.

While I was delighted with todays result, it doesn't do us or Carlow any good. It shows that we need to be playing teams who are competitive at Div 1 level, and it can't be good for Carlow to experience heavy defeats like that.

I do however believe we can beat Limerick. Today and in last few games the lads have hurled well, with some great points and goals.

Exactly.It proves we CAN beat Limerick.Before this performance, I wasnt so sure.

LuckyGent88

Great to hear we won the toss and the Div 2 final is on in Cusack Park on April 30th with a 7pm throw in.

Thats a massive boost for us. Bit harsh on Limerick seeing as though they topped the group.

Can really see us beating them now. Forwards seem to be on form and we have a genuine goal threat now.

Also, the Clare minor footballers bounced back from there defeat to Cork with a win over Waterford on saturday night. Think scoreline was 4-14 to 1-9. Now play Limerick on Saturday for place in semi's.

eroo

I sincerely hope the people of Clare get behind the lads.

I'm absolutely delighted it's on in Ennis!

ShamoBuc

Tough on Limerick to be fair. Having topped the group the toss should have been Limerick or neutral - but anyway. This could be a cracker. Clare are scoring for fun lately but I fancy Limerick to win a tight game.

jordainius

Guys, don't waste your sympathy on Limerick. Our county board saw the potential for bring a bit of revenue into the Gaelic Grounds and took a stupid risk which was not in the best interests of our players, management and fans, a stupid risk which has ultimately made things much harder for the team after topping the group with a 100% record.

The mistake of tossing for home advantage against Clare was made in 1972, and 1993- yes, long time ago on both counts but both times resulted in home advantage for Clare- who won well both times. History set to repeat itself once more. Cusack Park has not been a happy hunting ground for Limerick down the years, we may have had a good win there in February but I can't see Clare letting Limerick win on their home patch twice in 3 months.

Crazy decision by our county board who as usual only care about lining their own pockets.

Clareman

Oh my, what a day out, Munster semi-final against the Hairy Queens at 1, hurling final afterwards, AND it's a bank holiday. Better tell Mrs. Clareman not to make plans

ShamoBuc

Clareman wrote: »

Oh my, what a day out, Munster semi-final against the Hairy Queens at 1, hurling final afterwards, AND it's a bank holiday. Better tell Mrs. Clareman not to make plans

it's going to be aloooong summer !:D

Clareman

I've been told that we've a party to go to that night, even better, she can pick me up on the way to the party

LuckyGent88

Clareman wrote: »

Oh my, what a day out, Munster semi-final against the Hairy Queens at 1, hurling final afterwards, AND it's a bank holiday. Better tell Mrs. Clareman not to make plans

Going to be some day out alright. Can only see it be a Munster and Banner victory.

Clareman

Here's hoping, it's days like this that makes being a sports fan worthwhile, might try to organise a game of golf inbetween the matches to make it a complete sporting day

LuckyGent88

Sixmilebridge won U21 A Championship. Not sure of the final score but were 9 points up in injury time. 2 very soft goals conceded by the Cratloe keeper gave Bridge the edge. Up to the 3rd goal the game was very competitive.

LuckyGent88

Clare Minor Footballers won there 2nd playoff match this evening beating Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds

1-9 to 10 points i think the score was and i am of the belief that they now play Cork again in the semi-final which will be on in Cusack Park.

eroo

As mentioned above ^^^

Munsyer MFC semi-final pairings known
24 April 2011


Munster Minor Football Championship Semi-Final 2nd Playoff Result

Clare's win in the final playoff game means that the fixtures for the semi-finals of the Munster MFC have been confirmed.



The Banner's 1-10 to 0-10 success against Limerick earns them a home semi-final against Cork, while in the other last four game Tipperary will entertain Kerry.

Both games will be played on Wednesday 18 May at 7pm

Munster Minor Football Championship Semi-Final Fixtures
Wednesday May 18th @ 7:00pm
Tipperary v Kerry in Semple Stadium Thurles
Cork v Clare in Cusack Park Ennis

Gael85

Munster Minor Football Championship Semi-Final 2nd playoff
Clare 1-10 Limerick 0-10
Clare qualified for the Munster Minor Football Semi-Final against Cork by virtue of a three point victory over Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday evening. Clare started strong and built up a 1-2 to 0-0 lead in the first quarter with Adrian Murrihy raising the green flag. The impressive Danny Frewen scored Limerick’s first point in the 17th minute and three further Frewen points and white flags from Limerick’s Francis O’Riordan and Danny Neville meant Clare’s lead was reduced to 1-4 to 0-6 at the interval.
Clare’s play improved in the second half, creating numerous goal chances which they failed to convert meaning that entering the final quarter, the sides were level at 1-6 to 0-9. However, Clare full-forward Niall Hickey helped put his team back in front with 3 pointed frees and when the impressive Clare midfielder Conor Cleary kicked a point from play in injury time, it sealed a hard fought victory for the Banner County.
Teams -
Clare: Darren Sexton; Conor Gavin, Jamie Malone, Oisin Vaughan; Stan Lineen, Darragh McDonagh, Craig O’Brien; Alan O’Neill, Conor Cleary (0-2); Eoin Cleary (0-2, 0-1 free), Ciaran Devitt, Adrian Murrihy (1-0); Martin O’Leary (0-1), Niall Hickey (0-5, 0-4 frees), Daragh Bolton
Subs: William Flynn for Adrian Murrihy (injured), Joey Rouine for Daragh Bolton, Jack Scanlon for William Flynn, James Sweeney for Craig O’Brien
Limerick: David Condron; Kevin Brosnan, Brendan McCarthy, Kevin O’Donoghue; Eoin O’Donnell, Shane O’Connor, Sean Barrett; Dara Tracey, Tommy Griffin; Dean Lillis, Denis O’Dea, Francis O’Riordan (0-1 free); Danny Neville (0-1), William Shanahan, Danny Frewen (0-7, 0-3 frees)
Subs: Jamie Quaid (0-1) for Francis O’Riordan (injured), Eoin Roche for William Shanahan, Kieran Larkin for Danny Neville, Kevin Meade for Denis O’Dea
Referee: Jer Lynch (Kerry)

LuckyGent88

Clare play Kerry tomorrow evening is first round of Championship and here is the team:

TEAM IN FULL
1.Eibhear Quilligan E.O.Cuileagain Feakle
2.Jack Browne S.O.deBrun Ballyea
3.Niall O Connor N.O.Conchuir Newmarket
4.Seadna Morey S.O.Mora Sixmilebridge
5.Martin Moroney M.O.Maoiruanaidh Parteen
6.Jamie Shanahan S.O.Seanchain Sixmilebridge
7.Gearoid O Connell G.O.Conaill Ballyea
8.Colm Galvin C.O.Geailbhean Clonlara
9.Tony Kelly © A.O.Ceillaigh Ballyea
10.Alan Mulready A.O.Maoilbhride Sixmilebridge
11.Cathal O Connell C.O.Conaill Clonlara
12.Frank Melody F.O.Maoileidigh Newmarket
13.Shane O Donnell S.O.Donaill Eire Og Ennis.
14.Oisin Hickey O.hIci Meelick
15.Aaron Cunningham A.MacCuinneagain Wolfe Tones na Sionna.
16.Keith Hogan K.O hOgain Clooney/Quin
17.Jarleth Colleran J.O.Cailarainn St Josephs Doora/Barefield
18.Peter Duggan P.O.Duigain Clooney/Quin
19.Shane McGrath S.MacGrath Feakle
20.Dave Barry D.deBarra Clooney/Quin
21.Brian Carey B.O.Ciara Sixmilebridge
22.Damien Moloney D.O.Maolomhnaigh Meelick
23.Eoin Enright E. MacIonnrachtaigh Kilmaley
24.Oisin O Brien O.O.Brien Clonlara


Delighted to see Shane O'Donnell playing as a fellow townie and hopefully he bags a few scores.

A lot is expected of this team and on paper they are very strong. Same midfield as last year and some superb forwards. Best of luck in the campaign ahead.

Orizio

I'd imagine ye are favourites for Munster this year, along with Waterford. Good to see. Tony Kelly is supposed to be an incredible prospect.

Henno30

Hard to know with minors, but Clare look to have a right good team this year. If they can set a solid half-backline, Kelly and Galvin in front of them and that full-backline behind them will make them a very hard team to break down. On top of that they have some good individual forwards and the likes of Cunningham and Hickey could be very effective with decent supply.

You'd have to rate their chances but as I said, minor teams are unpredictable. History is against them and presuming they get over Kerry, they'll be vulnerable facing the traditionally strong winner of the loser's section. If they perform to the level they're capable of they'll be a serious proposition though.

LuckyGent88

Orizio wrote: »

I'd imagine ye are favourites for Munster this year, along with Waterford. Good to see. Tony Kelly is supposed to be an incredible prospect.

i'd say we are alright. A lot of experience in big match games for most of them and they all have great ability. We have the best midfield in the competition for sure anyway so hopefully they can supply the 2 fast forwards inside.

Henno30

You won't really know the score with the Munster minor championship until the first two rounds are over. Last year's first round would suggested that Cork and Tipp were the best two teams in the competition, yet neither of them made the final. It also would have suggested that Waterford were well ahead of Clare, yet Clare ended up beating them in the Munster final.

eroo

Clare v Limerick

Cusack Park, Ennis

Throw in 6.30pm

This should be a cracker of a game, with both sides itching for Division 1 hurling. For us, it is vital we get promoted to avoid a third year in Div 2. Limerick will be feeling good coming up against our young side, but losing home advantage is a big factor going against them. However I feel confident that we can win this.

This is Clare's first senior match where County pride is seriously on the line imo. We were beaten badly by Limerick back in Februrary. Our hurling has improved since then but this will be this squads biggest test yet.

C'mon the Banner!!