Clare GAA discussion thread

LuckyGent88

Very comfortable victory in the end for the bridge. 2-19 to 1-10.

Golden the difference. 2-4 I'd say from play. Reidy very good for us. O donnell not in the game at all really and was injured in the last few moments of the game. Nothing serious though I'd say.

Seadna morey also excellent and really should start the next day for Clare.

Pity our manager is out in Florida for himself instead of watching the championship!!!!

McGrath warming up here anyway

LuckyGent88

Podge Collins gone. Long term as well

Hidalgo

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Very comfortable victory in the end for the bridge. 2-19 to 1-10.

Golden the difference. 2-4 I'd say from play. Reidy very good for us. O donnell not in the game at all really and was injured in the last few moments of the game. Nothing serious though I'd say.

Seadna morey also excellent and really should start the next day for Clare.

Pity our manager is out in Florida for himself instead of watching the championship!!!!

McGrath warming up here anyway

Where did Morey play.
surprised he didn't get the start last Sunday.

cnoc

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Podge Collins gone. Long term as well

What's wrong with him - is he injured?

LuckyGent88

cnoc wrote: »

What's wrong with him - is he injured?

Knee injury which looked bad.

Martin o Leary from the footballers gone too. Collarbone I'd say

Morey was everywhere in the backline really.

letowski

Was at the park too, I thought the bridge were good, there hurling is quite sharp. Golden at full forward was excellent today, he has been very good at club level now these past few seasons. Eire og got down to a point at the start of the second half but it just never really happened for them. I think they are improving though, just need to get better ball inside to Sod and DOH should get back too. The bridge were very solid with Quilligan and Morey at 3 & 6 and should be thereabouts this year. Was dissappointed with Malones performance, he doesnt seem to have a good skillset.

letowski

Clareman wrote:

Ina-Mona 0-15 vs. Crusheen 3-18 Result Newmarket 2-13 v Feakle 1-13 Result Kilmaley 1-22 v Whitegate 1-10 Result Eire og v Sixmilebridge Ballyea v Cratloe Clonlara 1-25 v Clarecastle 2-22 Result aet Mills v Tubber Tula v Clooney

I saw on the programme John Conlon at 6 for Clonlara, did he actually play there?

Hidalgo

letowski wrote: »

I saw on the programme John Conlon at 6 for Clonlara, did he actually play there?

He played centre back for them at times in the Clare Cup anyhow. Strange one tbh

letowski

LuckyGent88 wrote:

Martin o Leary from the footballers gone too. Collarbone I'd say

Knee injury which looked bad.

Thats a real tough one for the Clare footballers. Theyre were already badly struggling with injuries before and after the Limerick game.

Clareman

Ina-Mona 0-15 vs. Crusheen 3-18 Result
Newmarket 2-13 v Feakle 1-13 Result
Kilmaley 1-22 v Whitegate 1-10 Result
Eire og 1-10 v Sixmilebridge 2-19 Result
Ballyea 0-13 v Cratloe 0-11 Result
Clonlara 1-25 v Clarecastle 2-22 Result aet
Mills 2-12 v Tubber 0-6 half time
Tula v Clooney

Clareman

Ina-Mona 0-15 vs. Crusheen 3-18 Result
Newmarket 2-13 v Feakle 1-13 Result
Kilmaley 1-22 v Whitegate 1-10 Result
Eire og 1-10 v Sixmilebridge 2-19 Result
Ballyea 0-13 v Cratloe 0-11 Result
Clonlara 1-25 v Clarecastle 2-22 Result aet
Mills 4-18 v Tubber 0-15 Result
Tulla v Clooney

letowski

Confirmed cruicate ligament for Podge, that will end his year.

zetecescort

letowski wrote: »

Confirmed cruicate ligament for Podge, that will end his year.

terrible news for him and best of luck in his recovery

cnoc

letowski wrote: »

Confirmed cruicate ligament for Podge, that will end his year.

Very tough on him. A great lad.

Clareman

Ina-Mona 0-15 vs. Crusheen 3-18 Result
Newmarket 2-13 v Feakle 1-13 Result
Kilmaley 1-22 v Whitegate 1-10 Result
Eire og 1-10 v Sixmilebridge 2-19 Result
Ballyea 0-13 v Cratloe 0-11 Result
Clonlara 1-25 v Clarecastle 2-22 Result aet
Mills 4-18 v Tubber 0-15 Result
Tulla 3-5 v Clooney 0-18 Result

windy shepard henderson

Clareman wrote: »

Ina-Mona 0-15 vs. Crusheen 3-18 Result
Newmarket 2-13 v Feakle 1-13 Result
Kilmaley 1-22 v Whitegate 1-10 Result
Eire og 1-10 v Sixmilebridge 2-19 Result
Ballyea 0-13 v Cratloe 0-11 Result
Clonlara 1-25 v Clarecastle 2-22 Result aet
Mills 4-18 v Tubber 0-15 Result
Tulla 3-5 v Clooney 0-18 Result

looking forward to what the draw throws up tomorrow night , a clearer indication will be known in terms of who is going where , kilmaley sixmilebridge crusheen and ballyea all looking strong and i imagine the winners ( and losers) of the replay will have a large say later on in the year this is a much better format ,there was very little intensity in alot of them group games in the past champioships its going to be very hard to call this year

cnoc wrote: »

Very tough on him. A great lad.

would have liked to see him fulfill one full year with the footballers and then head back with the hurlers again , its a shame realy but it cant be ignored though the amount of injuries and long term injuries the cratloe lads have picked up they have simply put up too many miles in the clock in the last few years in both codes something had to give and the county teams are now paying for it

Clareman

I was in the park today for the underage football finals that were being played, the place was an absolute disgrace, the county board should be ashamed of themselves. Whatever about the state of the stands, the rust, the barbed wire or the lack of open shop, having the toilets padlocked shut is a complete and utter disgrace, what were they worried about? That people would break in to steal the toilet paper?

windy shepard henderson

Clareman wrote: »

I was in the park today for the underage football finals that were being played, the place was an absolute disgrace, the county board should be ashamed of themselves. Whatever about the state of the stands, the rust, the barbed wire or the lack of open shop, having the toilets padlocked shut is a complete and utter disgrace, what were they worried about? That people would break in to steal the toilet paper?

sad thing about is the same thing could have been said 20 years ago and nothing has been done , when you see how well run and looked after some of the parish venue's are its a disgrace to call it the county grounds , it dosnt even have floodlights , miltown malbay, doonbeg, kilmihil sixmilebridige all have far better setups and the most ironic part is most of them grounds have more seated areas aswell.
if a stand was built in tulla it would almost make for a better league venue , the viewpoints from the terrace at the far side of the park (the river side) for families with kids is terrible , its embarrassing in my opinion

ollaetta

According the the Clare Champion it was announced at last weeks county board meeting that the Park will close on 15th June for a period of 8 months to facilitate "upgrading works".

Now, while everyone agrees that it's a tip and needs serious work the timing is wacky. We will have back door matches in possibly both codes where we could get home draws and already have home advantage for the U21 hurling semi against Cork/Waterford. Can't understand why the closure couldn't have been set for mid to late July.

windy shepard henderson

2nd round winners group draw

mills v replay winners
newmarket v clooney/quinn
kilmaley v ballyea
crusheen v the bridge

losers group

cratloe v whitegate
tubber v eire og
replay loser v inagh/kilnamona
feakle v tulla

Claw09

Clare Senior Championship Round 2 Losers Round:
Whitegate vs Cratloe,
Éire Óg vs Tubber,
Inagh-Kilnamona vs loser of Clonlara or Clarecastle
Tulla vs Feakle

Clare Senior Championship Round 2 Winners Round:
Newmarket-on-Fergus vs Clooney/Quin,
Clarecastle or Clonlara vs O'Callaghans Mills,
Kilmaley vs Ballyea
Sixmilebridge vs Crusheen.

Clareman

ollaetta wrote: »

According the the Clare Champion it was announced at last weeks county board meeting that the Park will close on 15th June for a period of 8 months to facilitate "upgrading works".

Now, while everyone agrees that it's a tip and needs serious work the timing is wacky. We will have back door matches in possibly both codes where we could get home draws and already have home advantage for the U21 hurling semi against Cork/Waterford. Can't understand why the closure couldn't have been set for mid to late July.

I don't know why they have to close the place altogether, especially this time of year, surely they could install the additional turnstiles now, start work on the car park as well, then tackle the main stand at the end of the summer.

By the way, I think it's a complete and utter disgrace the money that's being spent on the place doing it up now considering all the money they got for selling the land to Aldi back in the good old days.

Clareman

windy shepard henderson wrote: »

2nd round winners group draw

mills v replay winners
newmarket v clooney/quinn
kilmaley v ballyea
crusheen v the bridge

losers group

cratloe v whitegate
tubber v eire og
replay loser v inagh/kilnamona
feakle v tulla

What way does this work now? The 2 winners go through while the 2 losers play the winners of the losers matches is it? While the losers of the losers play for relegation.

windy shepard henderson

Clareman wrote: »

I don't know why they have to close the place altogether, especially this time of year, surely they could install the additional turnstiles now, start work on the car park as well, then tackle the main stand at the end of the summer.

By the way, I think it's a complete and utter disgrace the money that's being spent on the place doing it up now considering all the money they got for selling the land to Aldi back in the good old days.

that was almost 10 years ago you would wonder what was done with all that money , has anyone actualy seen the drawings or images of the proposed new stand or are they just going to paint over the rust again

its not that long ago they wanted out of work club members/players mainly qualified in the construction trade to work for free in the building of the center of excellence over near tulla

Claw09

4 winners in winners group go through to quarter finals, losers play winners of losers group and winners of that are in quarters

Clareman

windy shepard henderson wrote: »

that was almost 10 years ago you would wonder what was done with all that money , has anyone actualy seen the drawings or images of the proposed new stand or are they just going to paint over the rust again

They spent a lot of money in their proposed swimming pool out by the by-pass, they also spent a lot of money on Clare Abbey, they also spent a lot of money on other stuff I'm sure.

Fifa and Sepp Blatter has nothing on the Clare County Board and our own Teflon Don.

windy shepard henderson

Clareman wrote: »

What way does this work now? The 2 winners go through while the 2 losers play the winners of the losers matches is it? While the losers of the losers play for relegation.

this is the slightly confusing part the 4 winners of the winners group games are through to the 1/4 final

the 4 losers of that round will play the 4 winners of the losers group with the winners going through to the 1/4 finals

the 4 losing teams of the losers group play off for relagation

Clareman

windy shepard henderson wrote: »

this is the slightly confusing part the 4 winners of the winners group games are through to the 1/4 final

the 4 losers of that round will play the 4 winners of the losers group with the winners going through to the 1/4 finals

the 4 losing teams of the losers group play off for relagation

That makes sense, don't know why I said 2 winners above. You can win the All Ireland is the same amount of matches as the Clare Championship

keeponhurling

windy shepard henderson wrote: »

that was almost 10 years ago you would wonder what was done with all that money

The money was just resting in my account.

A good long rest.

Clareman

keeponhurling wrote: »

The money was just resting in my account.

A good long rest.

There's a lot of money resting in accounts around the place, there's a lot of money in drawers, there's a lot of money being spent to help out failing businesses and other ways of disposing it. It's not just the big money that's going missing, it's also the couple of hundred people missing from every game's receipts, missing raffle ticket sales and other mis-accountancy practises.

Mountainlad

Clareman wrote: »

There's a lot of money resting in accounts around the place, there's a lot of money in drawers, there's a lot of money being spent to help out failing businesses and other ways of disposing it. It's not just the big money that's going missing, it's also the couple of hundred people missing from every game's receipts, missing raffle ticket sales and other mis-accountancy practises.

Sepp Blatter is taking a new position within the Clare county board.

keeponhurling

So not much talk ahead of the football game down in Cork this weekend.
Any team announced?

So Podge is injured, but hopefully a few such as C.McInerney may be ready to come back in.

It's going to be a huge task, Cork are generally operating at a much higher level to us. Plus will be dying to get into action, after their disappointing last league outing.
Cork are also 1/25 ON with the bookies, and the handicap is about 10 points.

Personally I'd fancy Clare to beat the handicap on this one.

Clareman

keeponhurling wrote: »

So not much talk ahead of the football game down in Cork this weekend.
Any team announced?

So Podge is injured, but hopefully a few such as C.McInerney may be ready to come back in.

It's going to be a huge task, Cork are generally operating at a much higher level to us. Plus will be dying to get into action, after their disappointing last league outing.
Cork are also 1/25 ON with the bookies, and the handicap is about 10 points.

Personally I'd fancy Clare to beat the handicap on this one.

No team announced but they are supposed to be going well, I think the handicap is about right, if Clare stop kicking silly wides they could be well within the handicap.

Gael85

Clareman wrote: »

No team announced but they are supposed to be going well, I think the handicap is about right, if Clare stop kicking silly wides they could be well within the handicap.

Any word on if Coughlan, Tubridy, McGrath be fit for Cork game?

Clareman

Gael85 wrote: »

Any word on if Coughlan, Tubridy, McGrath be fit for Cork game?

I think all 3 of them are supposed to be ok, the team is due to be announced after training on Thursday I think, I'll ring 1 of the lads tonight to see if I can get any gossip

thinkstoomuch1

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/clare-hit-by-injury-crisis-as-six-players-ruled-out-for-cork-clash-335654.html
Six out only one forwatd last year
Cork win handy only due clare injuries though

Clareman

thinkstoomuch1 wrote: »

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/clare-hit-by-injury-crisis-as-six-players-ruled-out-for-cork-clash-335654.html
Six out only one forwatd last year
Cork win handy only due clare injuries though

J@ysus that's fairly grim reading, hopefully a few of them will be back in time for the qualifiers.

10 points looks generous after reading that :eek::(

thinkstoomuch1

Clareman wrote: »

J@ysus that's fairly grim reading, hopefully a few of them will be back in time for the qualifiers.

10 points looks generous after reading that :eek::(

Yeah unfortualry as good as organised they are its a huge ask for them

keeponhurling

Clareman wrote: »

J@ysus that's fairly grim reading, hopefully a few of them will be back in time for the qualifiers the Munster final.

10 points looks generous after reading that :eek::(

corrected that for you there

Clareman

Rang a friend of mine on the panel on the way home this evening, he joked that I should leave my phone on in case I'd get the call, they are very badly affected by injuries.

windy shepard henderson

Clareman wrote: »

Rang a friend of mine on the panel on the way home this evening, he joked that I should leave my phone on in case I'd get the call, they are very badly affected by injuries.

i also think that most of those guys that are out probably wont feature for the rest of the year so whatever team lines out against cork will most likely be the same come the qualifiers , shane mcgrath, tubridy, podge would be worth almost 10 points alone , and with cathal mac and martin o'leary out as well means we have no direct free taker , the two midfielders will take over that duty but neither are as assured as above mentioned .

god only knows what will happen if we pick up any more injuries come sunday most of our reserve forward line will start it must be sole destroying on the rest of the panel

it now leaves cork in the position where they have to win big put up a big score and keep us under 0-10 points , cork are very strong up front it would'nt even be a good idea to bring a blanket they have lads that can score from any where , could be a long day

thinkstoomuch1

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/davy-fitzgerald-not-about-to-give-up-ghost-with-clare-1.2246405

thinkstoomuch1

windy shepard henderson wrote: »

i also think that most of those guys that are out probably wont feature for the rest of the year so whatever team lines out against cork will most likely be the same come the qualifiers , shane mcgrath, tubridy, podge would be worth almost 10 points alone , and with cathal mac and martin o'leary out as well means we have no direct free taker , the two midfielders will take over that duty but neither are as assured as above mentioned .

god only knows what will happen if we pick up any more injuries come sunday most of our reserve forward line will start it must be sole destroying on the rest of the panel

it now leaves cork in the position where they have to win big put up a big score and keep us under 0-10 points , cork are very strong up front it would'nt even be a good idea to bring a blanket they have lads that can score from any where , could be a long day

They only have a few but blanket is exactly how you set up to beat cork in with driscoll there and kerrigan cork will run in to traffic all day long and look for the offload and hurley doc colm score if get space but you zone defence cork are trouble

Our half back line good footballer but none defend all attack minded in two half forward wing back
Cronin better corner
Full back line poor two half back corner
Keeper who has no midfield aim at and confidence is gone and once you push up on him cork in trouble
You have one midfielder o connor win ball but he'll struggle last game and won't move ball fast enough and Kevin O'Driscoll is not best player cork
This is poor selection cork but due to injuries cork win but yes full strength team honestly could beaten cork

wackokid

Tadg a Dhá Dtaomh. OMG

thinkstoomuch1

wackokid wrote: »

Tadg a Dhá Dtaomh. OMG

What does that mean I don't speak Irish

Hibrasil

thinkstoomuch1 wrote: »

What does that mean I don't speak Irish

Playing both sides....sitting on the fence......or something like that!:D

Clareman

Team announced

1: Joe Hayes
2: Ciarán Russell
3: Kevin Harnett
4: Dean Ryan
5: Martin McMahon
6: Gordon Kelly
7: Shane Hickey
8: Gary Brennan
9: Cathal O’Connor
10: Seán Collins
11: Jamie Malone
12: Chris Dunning
13: Eoin Cleary
14: Pat Burke
15: Rory Donnelly

Gael85

on Clare Fm website

Colm Collins has named his starting fifteen for the Munster Senior Football semi-final which takes place this Sunday.
Clare’s side shows two changes from the team that overcame Limerick in the Munster quarter-final three weeks ago. Podge Collins and Shane Brennan are ruled out through cruciate ligament and collarbone injuries respectively. In their absence Rory Donnelly and Chris Dunning enter the fray, Donnelly’s inclusion sees Kilmacud Crokes man Pat Burke move to the edge of the square.
A positional switch sees Kilmurry/Ibrickane’s Martin McMahon named at wing-back with Dean Ryan reverting to the corner while Shane Hickey wears number seven as opposed to five which he wore against the Treaty County. Joe Hayes continues between the posts for the Banner and protection is provided for the Limerick based Garda by the full-back line of Kevin Hartnett and Éire Óg duo Ciarán Russell and Dean Ryan.
Gordon Kelly is named at centre back and he is flanked by the Kilmurry/Ibrickane pair of McMahon and Hickey. Captain Gary Brennan and Coolmeen’s Cathal O’Connor continue their strong partnership in the middle of the field. Wolfe Tones na Sionna man Chris Dunning makes his first start of fifteen at number twelve with Seán Collins on the opposing wing and Jamie Malone is selected at centre-forward. Clare’s inside line contains Eoin Cleary, Pat Burke and Rory Donnelly and the trio will need to provide a goal threat in order to boost the Banner’s cause.
Along with Podge Collins and Shane Brennan, Clare will also be without David Tubridy, Shane McGrath and Cathal McInerney who kicked the all-important point in Cusack Park three weeks ago to cement Clare’s place in Sunday’s semi-final.
Clare:
1: Joe Hayes (Lissycasey)
2: Ciarán Russell (Éire Óg)
3: Kevin Hartnett (Meelick)
4: Dean Ryan (Éire Óg)
5: Martin McMahon (Kilmurry/Ibrickane)
6: Gordon Kelly (St Josephs Miltown)
7: Shane Hickey (Kilmurry/Ibrickane)
8: Gary Brennan (Clondegad)
9: Cathal O’Connor (Coolmeen)
10: Seán Collins (Cratloe)
11: Jamie Malone (Corofin)
12: Chris Dunning (Wolfe Tones na Sionna)
13: Eoin Cleary (St Josephs Miltown)
14: Pat Burke (Kilmacud Crokes)
15: Rory Donnelly (Cooraclare).
Panel:
16: Killian Normoyle (Lissycasey)
17: Stephen Collins (St Josephs Doora/Barefield)
18: Keelan Sexton (Kilmurry/Ibrickane)
19: Sean Haugh (O’Currys)
20: Cian O’Dea (Kilfenora)
21: Jack O’Dea (Kilfenora)
22: Davy O’Halloran (Éire Óg)
23: Alan O’Neill (St Josephs Doora/Barefield)
24: Conor Brennan (Éire Óg)
25: Manus Malone (Corofin)
26: Darren Nagle (Liscannor)

thinkstoomuch1

Gael85 wrote: »

on Clare Fm website

Colm Collins has named his starting fifteen for the Munster Senior Football semi-final which takes place this Sunday.
Clare’s side shows two changes from the team that overcame Limerick in the Munster quarter-final three weeks ago. Podge Collins and Shane Brennan are ruled out through cruciate ligament and collarbone injuries respectively. In their absence Rory Donnelly and Chris Dunning enter the fray, Donnelly’s inclusion sees Kilmacud Crokes man Pat Burke move to the edge of the square.
A positional switch sees Kilmurry/Ibrickane’s Martin McMahon named at wing-back with Dean Ryan reverting to the corner while Shane Hickey wears number seven as opposed to five which he wore against the Treaty County. Joe Hayes continues between the posts for the Banner and protection is provided for the Limerick based Garda by the full-back line of Kevin Hartnett and Éire Óg duo Ciarán Russell and Dean Ryan.
Gordon Kelly is named at centre back and he is flanked by the Kilmurry/Ibrickane pair of McMahon and Hickey. Captain Gary Brennan and Coolmeen’s Cathal O’Connor continue their strong partnership in the middle of the field. Wolfe Tones na Sionna man Chris Dunning makes his first start of fifteen at number twelve with Seán Collins on the opposing wing and Jamie Malone is selected at centre-forward. Clare’s inside line contains Eoin Cleary, Pat Burke and Rory Donnelly and the trio will need to provide a goal threat in order to boost the Banner’s cause.
Along with Podge Collins and Shane Brennan, Clare will also be without David Tubridy, Shane McGrath and Cathal McInerney who kicked the all-important point in Cusack Park three weeks ago to cement Clare’s place in Sunday’s semi-final.
Clare:
1: Joe Hayes (Lissycasey)
2: Ciarán Russell (Éire Óg)
3: Kevin Hartnett (Meelick)
4: Dean Ryan (Éire Óg)
5: Martin McMahon (Kilmurry/Ibrickane)
6: Gordon Kelly (St Josephs Miltown)
7: Shane Hickey (Kilmurry/Ibrickane)
8: Gary Brennan (Clondegad)
9: Cathal O’Connor (Coolmeen)
10: Seán Collins (Cratloe)
11: Jamie Malone (Corofin)
12: Chris Dunning (Wolfe Tones na Sionna)
13: Eoin Cleary (St Josephs Miltown)
14: Pat Burke (Kilmacud Crokes)
15: Rory Donnelly (Cooraclare).
Panel:
16: Killian Normoyle (Lissycasey)
17: Stephen Collins (St Josephs Doora/Barefield)
18: Keelan Sexton (Kilmurry/Ibrickane)
19: Sean Haugh (O’Currys)
20: Cian O’Dea (Kilfenora)
21: Jack O’Dea (Kilfenora)
22: Davy O’Halloran (Éire Óg)
23: Alan O’Neill (St Josephs Doora/Barefield)
24: Conor Brennan (Éire Óg)
25: Manus Malone (Corofin)
26: Darren Nagle (Liscannor)

Half back line looks strong with midfield and brennan always plays well v Cork and with o Connor looks good
Hard to see with so many out where the scores come from

windy shepard henderson

thinkstoomuch1 wrote: »

Half back line looks strong with midfield and brennan always plays well v Cork and with o Connor looks good
Hard to see with so many out where the scores come from

rory donnelly is probably the only scoring forward realy jamie malone and chipy duning are effectively wing backs malone has played a number of games at 11 though , so clare's intention is as you said to bring plenty of defenders back

most of what's on the bench is mostly under 21 or there abouts and fairly inexperienced ,i expect to see davy o'halloran and keelan sexton to be introduced at some stage , alan o'neill won a couple of under 21's with the hurlers in the last few years but has'nt featured with the footballers to date


could be proven wrong tommorow evening but its a defencive looking side with very little going for them up front and it's hard to see us runing ye as close as we did to kerry or kildare last year or armagh this year