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Clare’s senior hurling boss admits this county doesn’t have the same pool of resources of others across the country, and he isn’t expecting that to change. Brian Lohan’s side are already preparing for 2021, with members of the panel – including the injured John Conlon and Colm Galvin – beginning their strength and conditioning programmes in the last number of weeks. Last week’s annual convention heard the county board had a loss of nearly €480,000 up to October of this year, with almost half of spending relating to teams expenses. CONTINUE READING BELOW SHARE

Hurling team of the year: Jamesie O'Connor picks his All-Star side for 2020 All-Ireland champions Limerick lead the way with eight inclusions on the side. Beaten finalists Waterford have four, while there are also representatives from Galway, Kilkenny and Clare. Last Updated: 15/12/20 8:18am Gearóid Hegarty is widely tipped to win Hurler of the Year Following the conclusion of the 2020 All-Ireland Hurling Championship, Jamesie O'Connor selects his team of the year. 1. Stephen O'Keeffe (Waterford) The final performance swung it in O'Keef...

FRIDAY FEATURE: Portlaoise RFC serving the community for over 50 years Reporter:  '); Portlaoise RFC was founded in 1966 and now stands over 50 years in existence. From humble beginnings, the club is now located in Togher with excellent facilities that would have only been a pipe dream over 50 years ago. They can look back proudly and take huge credit at the progress they have made since their inception. After Rathdowney Rugby club ceased in the early 50s, the County of Laois was without a club and this prompted a meeting of Portlaoise rugby supporters. After a meeting in 1966, the club was...