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‘Clare Camogie is growing all the time’ - Joe O’Donnell

Jan 9, 2025 | clarechampion.ie | Derek Dormer

Cratloe native Joe O’Donnell could not be any happier with the state of Camogie within the Banner and hopes Truagh-Clonlara’s historic march to an All-Ireland club final will only inspire young girls within the County to pick up a hurley and try to emulate their heroes. “The Truagh story is one that needs special acknowledgement. I mean the journey those players have been on and the resilience they’ve showed along the way is nothing short of inspirational.
‘The future of gaelic games in the county is extremely bright’ – Kieran Keating

Jan 9, 2025 | clarechampion.ie | Derek Dormer

After a glorious year that culminated with the Banner lifting a historic fifth ever Liam MacCarthy Cup to go with a fifth National League title, County Board Chairman Kieran Keating is in buoyant mood as he looks back proudly on the year just gone while acknowledging there is still more to come, as the Saffron and Blue are always looking to improve both on and off the field of play.
Townies claim first ever crown (2024 Review)

Jan 2, 2025 | clarechampion.ie | Derek Dormer

This year’s Ladies’ Football Intermediate Championship comprised of just seven teams after the unfortunate withdrawal of Clarecastle. The executive decided that there would be two groups with the top two teams in each group qualifying directly for the semi finals while the teams in second and third place would then play each other in the quarter finals.
Clarecastle trainer basking in bumper Christmas victory

Jan 2, 2025 | clarechampion.ie | Michael Duggan |Derek Dormer

Horses don’t know what price they are is a well-worn cliche in racing circles. Cliche or not it certainly was the case in Leopardstown last week where Jeannot Lapin – trained by Clarecastle native Gearoid O’Loughlin – won the Beginners’ Chase at the massive odds of 150/1. Having his first start for Wexford-based O’Loughlin. Jeannot Lapin – who ran three times in point-to-points for Tipperary handler Sam Curling – proved a sensation as he lowered the colours of some better-fancied rivals.
Flannan’s book Harty quarter-final spot

Dec 5, 2024 | clarechampion.ie | Derek Dormer

St Flannan’s College 0-14 St John the Baptist CS 1-7Sometimes it’s just about the result and not the performance. This was certainly the case in LIT on Wednesday afternoon as the Ennis based school were far from their best but still managed to eek out the result. Weather conditions especially the really strong swirling wind that engulfed the Moylish Campus wreaked havoc. Both teams struggled to cope with the elements with nineteen first half wides between them testament to the difficult conditions.
‘We’ll sit down and plan for a tilt at Jack Daly next year’ - Barry

Nov 28, 2024 | clarechampion.ie | Derek Dormer

Although immensely proud of his charges and their return to the Senior Football Championship after winning the Intermediate Championship, Wolfe Tones boss Johnny Bridges is truly gutted at missing the opportunity to face off against Kerry kingpins Austin Stacks in a Munster final and feels a lack of concentration is the primary reason his side exited Munster. “Ah it’s really really tough to take right now because we could so easily have won that game and got to the final.
Stoppage time drama ensures there’s another day out for Truagh-Clonlara

Nov 15, 2024 | clarechampion.ie | Derek Dormer

Home » Breaking News » Stoppage time drama ensures there’s another day out for Truagh-Clonlara 9 Views Munster Senior Club Camogie Championship Final Truagh-Clonlara (Clare) 1-9 – Gailltír (Waterford) 1-9 In the 59th minute of without doubt thee most physical camogie contest in recent memory Gailltír free taker Emma Fitzgerald levelled the tie for only the second time and another day out seemed a virtual certainty. The Clare champions didn’t adhere to the script though with the securing of...
‘Fix the one percents and you’ll reach the magical one hundred’ – Hogg - The Clare Champion

Nov 9, 2024 | clarechampion.ie | Derek Dormer

Home » Sports » ‘Fix the one percents and you’ll reach the magical one hundred’ – Hogg 14 Views 2023 All Ireland Junior winner Sinead Hogg is a mainstay at the heart of the Clon defence and after a monumental battle with Eimear Bourke and Cait Devane she is ready to push on and claim the biggest camogie prize in Munster. ” Today wasn’t easy and the body is sore. It was a serious battle and in fairness to both teams it was a war of attrition. We had to just try and stay in the game at...
‘I feel like I’m in a dream’ – Morris - The Clare Champion

Nov 9, 2024 | clarechampion.ie | Derek Dormer

Home » Sports » ‘I feel like I’m in a dream’ – Morris 14 Views Former coach to the Clare Senior set up and in his fourth year training his beloved Truagh-Clonlara Ryan Morris feels like he’s dreaming but admits this was their ultimate objective.
Munster GAA PPS Championship Catch-Up/Reports/Fixtures/Results

Oct 25, 2024 | clarechampion.ie | Derek Dormer |Tom Clancy |Eoin Brennan

Home » Breaking News » Munster GAA PPS Championship Catch-Up/Reports/Fixtures/Results 6 Views As the Halloween mid-term break approaches, check out our extensive catch-up of all relevant Munster GAA Post-Primary School Championship ties involving Clare schools.