Clare GAA discussion thread

windy shepard henderson · 08-01-2017 02:49AM

still think o'donnell would be better used as an impact sub , starting someone like shanagher or playing Cunningham or conlon inside would change the dimension of the froward line as a whole , there will have to be some sort of change in personal to both the starting line up and the panel it cant remain the same , there are lots of guys across the county that have been over looked up to now

windy shepard henderson · 08-01-2017 07:12PM

clare 1-10 0-8 waterford

the footballers got there 2017 campaign underway with a win in the mcgrath cup against waterford in meelick , a result that was never in any doubt after conor cleary's early first half goal kept waterfort at an arms lenght lead for the rest of the game . collins got to blood a number of squad players from last years panel along with the re addition of john hayes from kilrush, colm's nephew eoin from ballyhaunis lined out at corner back

only worry for management was the large number of wides kicked reached almost double figures in both half's , limerick await in ratkeale on Wednesday night

JohnDozer · 08-01-2017 11:57PM

Does anyone know for certain the venue for Wednesday nights game? I've heard Rathkeale, Gaelic Grounds and St Patrick's in Rhebogue all mentioned this evening.

windy shepard henderson · 09-01-2017 12:06AM

JohnDozer wrote: »

Does anyone know for certain the venue for Wednesday nights game? I've heard Rathkeale, Gaelic Grounds and St Patrick's in Rhebogue all mentioned this evening.

All the media lads on Twitter are saying rathkeale .. also it's officially down as there too

windy shepard henderson · 09-01-2017 12:09AM

St Patrick's or the Gaelic grounds would suite clare down to the ground. Giving the fact they are doing most of there training in U.L

mickmackey1 · 09-01-2017 12:10AM

It's down as Rhebogue on the munster site:

http://munster.gaa.ie/fixtures/mcgrath-cup-football/

windy shepard henderson · 12-01-2017 01:36AM

limerick 2-13 - 2-09 clare

colm colins made 10 changes to the side that beat waterford sunday , few debut's handed out again tonight darren nagle probably the stand out in defense , keelan sexton and conor cleary the main scores again , alot of work needs to be done between now and the 5th of febuary for the trip to derry

good win for limerick , good to see them going back in the right direction it looks like they will kick on and contest the final against cork or kerry

CLARE: Joe Hayes; Darren Nagle, John Hayes, Martin McMahon; Liam Markham, Gordon Kelly, Cian O’Dea; Gary Brennan and Cathal O’Connor; Shane Brennan, Shane McGrath, Darragh Bolton; Eoin Cleary, Keelan Sexton and Gearóid O’Brien. Subs: Jamie Malone for Darragh Bolton (h-t), Ciaran Russell for Liam Markham (h-t), Seanie Malone for Gearoid O’Brien (51mins), Sean Collins for Shane McGrath (60mins) Eoghan Collins for Darren Nagle (63mins), Ciaran Malone for Shane Brennan (66mins)

scorers Keelan Sexton 0-6 (5frees), Eoin Cleary 1-2, Cian O’Dea 1-0, Shane McGrath 1-0

letowski · 15-01-2017 12:59PM

STARTING 15 V Kerry:
1 - Andrew Fahy (Whitegate)
2 - Eoin Quirke (Whitegate)
3 - David Fitzgerald (Inagh-Kilnamona)
4 - Seadna Morey (Sixmilebridge)
5 - Jason McCarthy (Inagh-Kilnamona)
6 - Conor Cleary (Kilmaley)
7 - Brendan Bugler (Whitegate)
8 - Colm Galvin (Clonlara)
9 - Kevin Hehir (Inagh-Kilnamona)
10 - Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge)
11 - Podge Collins (Cratloe)
12 - Aaron Cunningham (Wolfe Tones na Sionna)
13 - David Reidy (Éire Óg Inis)
14 - Aron Shanagher (Wolfe Tones na Sionna)
15 - Cathal McInerney (Cratloe)

SUBSTITUTES:
16 - Patrick Kelly (Inagh-Kilnamona)
17 - Cian Dillon (Crusheen)
18 - Shane McNamara (Clooney-Quin)
19 - Ben O'Gorman (Wolfe Tones na Sionna)
20 - Stephen O'Halloran (Clarecastle)
21 - John Conlon (Clonlara)
22 - Conor O'Donnell (Crusheen)
23 - Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin)
24 - Cathal O'Connell (Clonlara)
25 - Shane Golden (Sixmilebridge)
26 - Jamie Shanahan (Sixmilebridge)
27 - Shane O'Donnell (Éire Óg Inis)
28 - Bobby Duggan (Clarecastle)

I wonder is Fitzgerald the long term option at full back with a look ahead the the championship. Interesting Reidy at corner forward, he probably takes the frees too. I thought he played his best hurling last year at midfield, but I think paired with Galvin they are a bit light.

windy shepard henderson · 15-01-2017 02:15PM

First thing that stands out from that panel is the size and strength. Much more physical look to the side .

big chance for cathal mac to take over the next few weeks he has played well for cratloe in his inter county hiatus . Kevin hehir is also deserved of his place on club and under age form .

Probably not going to find out a whole lot today but the next few weeks Will be interesting

windy shepard henderson · 15-01-2017 09:08PM

clare 2-24 1-15 kerry

good work out in the first half kerry kept the game competitive up to the break with the scores at 1-12 -0-11 at half time the wind in the second half helped our lads kick on to a comfortable 12 point win

limerick await in sixmilebridge wednesday night and a much better effort will be expected by them after there trouncing at home to cork today albeit with a very inexperienced side

Scorers: David Reidy (0-11 10F), Padraic Collins (1-03), Kevin Hehir (1-01), Cathal Mc Inerney (0-02), Aron Shangaher, Jason Mc Carthy, Cathal Malone, Seadna Morey, Peter Duggan ((0-01 each).

letowski · 16-01-2017 03:09PM

windy shepard henderson wrote: »

clare 2-24 1-15 kerry

good work out in the first half kerry kept the game competitive up to the break with the scores at 1-12 -0-11 at half time the wind in the second half helped our lads kick on to a comfortable 12 point win

limerick await in sixmilebridge wednesday night and a much better effort will be expected by them after there trouncing at home to cork today albeit with a very inexperienced side

Scorers: David Reidy (0-11 10F), Padraic Collins (1-03), Kevin Hehir (1-01), Cathal Mc Inerney (0-02), Aron Shangaher, Jason Mc Carthy, Cathal Malone, Seadna Morey, Peter Duggan ((0-01 each).

Yeah Cork gave Limerick a right trashing. That could be interesting if Cork are putting a lot of focus on spring hurling as we play them in the first round of the league down there, could be a tough game.

To be quite honest, I'm not expecting much from us early this year, it's going to take time for this management to get the team going. Also, they always coach the backs to run the ball out of defense, which isn't going to be easy at this time of year. My only care for now is the 4th of June, my judgement will be reserved til then!

CheltenhamJ · 16-01-2017 07:57PM

Exactly 4th June is what it is all about , this is the time to learn , need to focus on summer rather than spring

windy shepard henderson · 17-01-2017 02:36AM

letowski wrote: »

Yeah Cork gave Limerick a right trashing. That could be interesting if Cork are putting a lot of focus on spring hurling as we play them in the first round of the league down there, could be a tough game.

To be quite honest, I'm not expecting much from us early this year, it's going to take time for this management to get the team going. Also, they always coach the backs to run the ball out of defense, which isn't going to be easy at this time of year. My only care for now is the 4th of June, my judgement will be reserved til then!

confidence levels in cork are at an all time low , they really need a good league , i still think the munster league game between the two sides in a few weeks time will offer an insight to how the first round of the league will pan out

i imagine certain quarters of limerick hurling are up in arms over the manor of the defeat yesterday , an expected reaction will make for an interesting game but like yourself i find it very hard to get excited about a preseason competition when most teams are still doing the heavy work in training

letowski · 17-01-2017 12:39PM

STARTING 15 V Limerick:
1. Donal Tuohy (Crusheen)
2. Shane McNamara (Clooney-Quin)
3. Cian Dillon (Crusheen) Capt.
4. Seadna Morey (Sixmilebridge)
5. David Fitzgerald (Inagh-Kilnamona)
6. Colm Galvin (Clonlara)
7. Jamie Shanahan (Sixmilebridge)
8. David Reidy (Éire Óg Inis)
9. Shane Golden (Sixmilebridge)
10. John Conlon (Clonlara)
11. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge)
12. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin)
13. Cathal O'Connell (Clonlara)
14. Aron Shanagher (Wolfe Tones na Sionna)
15. Aaron Cunningham (Wolfe Tones na Sionna)

SUBSTITUTES:
16. Patrick Kelly (Inagh-Kilnamona)
17. Conor Cleary (Kilmaley)
18. Stephen O'Halloran (Clarecastle)
19. Ben O'Gorman (Wolfe Tones na Sionna)
20. Bobby Duggan (Clarecastle)
21. Jason McCarthy (Inagh-Kilnamona)
22. Brendan Bugler (Whitegate)
23. Eoin Quirke (Whitegate)
24. Kevin Hehir (Inagh-Kilnamona)
25. Conor O'Donnell (Crusheen)
26. Conor Ryan (Cratloe)

Can't remember the last time we played such a big front 8 (except Tots and Reidy), it's a positive selection I think, at least we know the management are bring proactive in addressing this weakness. Galvin at 6 is kinda strange given that we have about 7 guys on the bench that can play half back. Great to see Conor Ryan back too.

patsy_mccabe · 17-01-2017 12:44PM

letowski wrote: »

..... Great to see Conor Ryan back too.

Sure is.

Twiceasnice97 · 17-01-2017 02:21PM

windy shepard henderson wrote: »

clare 2-24 1-15 kerry

good work out in the first half kerry kept the game competitive up to the break with the scores at 1-12 -0-11 at half time the wind in the second half helped our lads kick on to a comfortable 12 point win

limerick await in sixmilebridge wednesday night and a much better effort will be expected by them after there trouncing at home to cork today albeit with a very inexperienced side

Scorers: David Reidy (0-11 10F), Padraic Collins (1-03), Kevin Hehir (1-01), Cathal Mc Inerney (0-02), Aron Shangaher, Jason Mc Carthy, Cathal Malone, Seadna Morey, Peter Duggan ((0-01 each).

I thought it was a dreadful performance.
The two major positives were Reidys free taking and Donal moloneys trip across the pitch with about 15 to go politely requesting the players to stop boll1xing about with the ball at midfield

I expect us to be much more direct tomorrow night.

cnoc · 17-01-2017 08:10PM

Strong Limerick team for tomorrow night. Barry Nash the only player from last Sunday to retain his place on the team.

1. Nickie Quiad (Effin)
2 Stephen Cahill (Tournafulla),
3. Richie McCarthy (Blackrock),
4. Mike Casey (Na Piarsaigh),
5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell) (Captain),
6. Declan Hannon (Adare),
7. Gavin O’Mahony (Kilmallock),
8. John Fitzgibbon (Adare)
9. James Ryan (Garryspillane)
10. Gearoid Hegarty (St Patrick’s)
11. Cian Lynch (Patrickswell)
12. Andrew La Touche Cosgrave (Monaleen)
13. Graeme Mulcahy (Kilmallock)
14. Barry Nash (South Liberties)
15. Sean Tobin (Murroe/Boher).

Substitutes:
16. David McCarthy (Glenroe)
17. Seamus Hickey (Murroe/Boher)
18. Seanie O Brien (Patrickswel)
19. Lorcan Lyons (Monaleen)
20. Darragh O Donovan (Doon)
21. Paul Browne (Bruff)
22. David Dempsey (Na Piarsaigh)
23. Ronan Lynch (Na Piarsaigh)
24. Kyle Hayes (Kildimo/Pallaskenry)
25. Tom Morrissey (Ahane)
26. Kevin O Brien (Patrickswell).

Clareman · 17-01-2017 08:55PM

Is Conor Cleary putting Kilmaley down as his club? I thought his main club would be Miltown, Colin Lynch always had Lissycasey down as his club when he was playing

Figerty · 17-01-2017 10:35PM

Clareman wrote: »

Is Conor Cleary putting Kilmaley down as his club? I thought his main club would be Miltown, Colin Lynch always had Lissycasey down as his club when he was playing

Nah, there was a gombeen that used to insist on putting Lynch down as Lissycasey in programmes. No one took any real notice.

Clareman · 17-01-2017 10:38PM

Figerty wrote: »

Nah, there was a gombeen that used to insist on putting Lynch down as Lissycasey in programmes. No one took any real notice.

I think it was more than that to be honest, the player's club should be where they pay their membership, Lynch would always have paid his membership to Lissycasey for example so that would always have been his club.

Figerty · 17-01-2017 11:33PM

Clareman wrote: »

I think it was more than that to be honest, the player's club should be where they pay their membership, Lynch would always have paid his membership to Lissycasey for example so that would always have been his club.

Nah, it was a gombeen that was pissed that he left Eire Og as far as I know.

letowski · 18-01-2017 12:17AM

cnoc wrote: »

Strong Limerick team for tomorrow night. Barry Nash the only player from last Sunday to retain his place on the team.

1. Nickie Quiad (Effin)
2 Stephen Cahill (Tournafulla),
3. Richie McCarthy (Blackrock),
4. Mike Casey (Na Piarsaigh),
5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell) (Captain),
6. Declan Hannon (Adare),
7. Gavin O’Mahony (Kilmallock),
8. John Fitzgibbon (Adare)
9. James Ryan (Garryspillane)
10. Gearoid Hegarty (St Patrick’s)
11. Cian Lynch (Patrickswell)
12. Andrew La Touche Cosgrave (Monaleen)
13. Graeme Mulcahy (Kilmallock)
14. Barry Nash (South Liberties)
15. Sean Tobin (Murroe/Boher).

Substitutes:
16. David McCarthy (Glenroe)
17. Seamus Hickey (Murroe/Boher)
18. Seanie O Brien (Patrickswel)
19. Lorcan Lyons (Monaleen)
20. Darragh O Donovan (Doon)
21. Paul Browne (Bruff)
22. David Dempsey (Na Piarsaigh)
23. Ronan Lynch (Na Piarsaigh)
24. Kyle Hayes (Kildimo/Pallaskenry)
25. Tom Morrissey (Ahane)
26. Kevin O Brien (Patrickswell).

Good looking team, there's goals in the full forward line. I like the look of the half backs, three good stickmen that can delver good balls inside. I think 11 is Cian Lynch's best position most definitely, it suits his attributes best as he has great vision and an ability to turn his man and take a score.

Clareman · 18-01-2017 08:33AM

Figerty wrote: »

Nah, it was a gombeen that was pissed that he left Eire Og as far as I know.

I'll have to ask him the next time he's delivering coal

letowski · 18-01-2017 10:30PM

Clare 0-17 Limerick 2-15.

Best Moment of the Game: The final whistle.

LuckyGent88 · 18-01-2017 10:49PM

letowski wrote: »

Clare 0-17 Limerick 2-15.

Best Moment of the Game: The final whistle.

It wasn't great was it!!!! Two awful goals conceded was the biggest problem from this evening. The first one especially was just criminal from Dillon.

Hard to judge much on that but we really have to improve our catching of high ball and even just passes.

letowski · 18-01-2017 11:24PM

LuckyGent88 wrote:

It wasn't great was it!!!! Two awful goals conceded was the biggest problem from this evening. The first one especially was just criminal from Dillon.

Hard to judge much on that but we really have to improve our catching of high ball and even just passes.

Yeah i thought we would be fine with winning ball given the make up of the team but I suppose Duggan Malone Shanagher werent great. Bar Golden and Conlon in the first half, nobody played well.

Auldloon · 19-01-2017 01:38PM

Clareman wrote: »

I'll have to ask him the next time he's delivering coal

Delivering to 1990?

Clareman · 19-01-2017 05:44PM

Auldloon wrote: »

Delivering to 1990?

He owns a coal business in town and I always get my fuel (coal, timber and gas) off him, he always has great product and is cheaper than most of the other places around town, it helps that he puts the coal into the bunker for me and I'm a lazy git.

windy shepard henderson · 20-01-2017 02:41PM

letowski wrote: »

Yeah i thought we would be fine with winning ball given the make up of the team but I suppose Duggan Malone Shanagher werent great. Bar Golden and Conlon in the first half, nobody played well.

Again it's January lads . Remember last year or the league in 2014 ...all led to false promise

What I like so far is the management are willing to give plenty of lads a run out plus aiming for a more physical aspect can't be a bad thing

windy shepard henderson · 21-01-2017 10:35PM

starting line up for the game tomorrow lets hope we can get a few wins under the belt before the league , more importantly lets hope the sharpness improves

STARTING 15 V Waterford:
1. Patrick Kelly (Inagh-Kilnamona)
2. Shane McNamara (Clooney-Quin)
3. Cian Dillon (Crusheen) Capt.
4. Stephen O'Halloran (Clarecastle)
5. Jason McCarthy (Inagh-Kilnamona)
6. Conor Cleary (Kilmaley)
7. Brendan Bugler (Whitegate)
8. Shane Golden (Sixmilebridge)
9. Ben O'Gorman (Wolfe Tones na Sionna)
10. John Conlon (Clonlara)
11. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge)
12. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin)
13. Conor O'Donnell (Crusheen)
14. Bobby Duggan (Clarecastle)
15. Aaron Cunningham (Wolfe Tones na Sionna)
SUBSTITUTES:
16. Andrew Fahy (Whitegate)
17. Jamie Shanahan (Sixmilebridge)
18. Colm Galvin (Clonlara)
19. Podge Collins (Cratloe)
20. Seadna Morey (Sixmilebridge)
21. Aron Shanagher (Wolfe Tones na Sionna)
22. Cathal O'Connell (Clonlara)
23. Eoin Quirke (Whitegate)
24. David Reidy (Éire Óg Inis)
25. Conor Ryan (Cratloe)
26. Cathal McInerney (Cratloe)
27. David Fitzgerald (Inagh-Kilnamona)
28. Kevin Hehir (Inagh-Kilnamona)

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