Clare Cup News Today

There will be no changes to the format of the Clare senior hurling championship for at least the next two years. Clubs have voted to retain the current system of four groups of four teams, but the Senior B competition is being discontinued. 2025 will see a new format for the intermediate championship, with a […]

By Cian O’Connell “Funny enough, I played senior hurling in Clare for years, and my first ever senior Clare Cup match was against Corofin at 16 years of age in Broadford, now I'm facing them in a Munster semi-final, it is amazing the way the wheel turns,” Ger Hickey laughs

The race for this year’s Canon Hamilton is already looking to be an intriguing one after 12 teams made their seasonal bow this weekend. There was contrasting fortunes for last year’s final pairing, while the weekend’s action started with one of the upsets of the round. First into the fray this weekend were Newmarket and Cratloe, […]

The manager of the current Clare senior hurling champions says their league form will count for little when their title defence begins. Ballyea begin their bid for a third consecutive crown when they take on neighbours Kilmaley on Saturday evening in Cusack Park. Since winning their opening Clare Cup tie in March, a run of […]

Avenue United are eyeing up back to back league and cup doubles this week. David Russell’s side defended their Clare Cup title with a 2-0 win over Lifford United in this year’s final. They now host Newmarket Celtic in Roslevan on Wednesday evening in a game to decide the league champions, with the holders needing […]

The manager of the Lifford side hoping to capture the Clare Cup title this weekend says they can approach the game with no pressure on their shoulders. The town side face rivals and defending champions Avenue United in the decider on Saturday evening in Frank Healy Park. Lifford overcame Tulla United in a penalty shootout […]

THE town of Ennis lost one its legends this week with the passing of local business man Jack Heaslip a day after he celebrated his 96th birthday.

Settle in with a cup of tea as Eoin Brennan previews this weekend's Clare Senior Hurling Championship clashes

One of the standout ties in the opening round of this years Clare senior hurling championship sees Sixmilebridge and Newmarket square off in a derby showdown. The Blues come into the game off the back of a positive Clare Cup campaign that saw them promoted from Division 1B, before losing out to Saturday’s opponents in […]

Kilmaley captain Mikey O’Neill is warning they face a huge challenge if they are to build on their Clare Cup success once championship begins. Victory over Clonlara saw Conor Clancy’s side win the competition for the second time since 2019, with the club now focusing on their attempt to bridge an 18 year gap since […]