The Irish Times

Clare v Wexford meeting brings back memories of epic 2014 qualifier tussles

Former Wexford manager Liam Dunne on how his young side dethroned the All-Ireland champions

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 06:00

Seán Moran: All Stars trips were great while they lasted

Decision to drop exhibition matches may mean US trips will soon be a thing of the past

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 07:00

No looking back for Clare’s ‘father figure’ John Conlon

PwC GAA-GPA Hurler of the Month award winner is playing a blinder in this championship

Fri Jun 08 2018 - 01:00

Ciarán Murphy: Group loyalty still the driving force for individual sacrifices

Some have questioned the level of training and commitment required to play for your county

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 22:25

Gerry O’Connor preparing Clare for a hurling season like no other

Given the new championship format, teams must hit the ground running earlier

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 07:00

Clare hurler Aron Shanagher out for 2018 with cruciate injury

Impressive 20-year-old will be a big loss for Banner County’s joint managers

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 18:58

Brendan Bugler confirms retirement with short statement

He was a pillar in Clare halfback line as they ended 16-year wait for Liam MacCarthy Cup

Wed Oct 04 2017 - 13:12

Clare overcome depleted Déise but baulk at Cork assignment

Banner management unwilling to ask busy players to fulfil Wednesday night fixture

Sun Jan 22 2017 - 19:48

Clare have the hurling nous to cope if Davy Fitzgerald is absent

Louis Mulqueen, Donal Óg Cusack and Paul Kinnerk offer a wealth of experience

Fri Jul 22 2016 - 01:00

Eleven players become Clare’s first double medallists

Patrick Kelly says failure to win league is the one regret that 1990s’ team still have

Tue May 10 2016 - 00:30

GAA team news: Stephen Cluxton back in goal for Dublin

Jim Gavin makes six changes, Colm Cooper will make his first start of the season for Kerry

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 23:15

Davy Fitzgerald unconvinced by current league format

Like Waterford’s Derek McGrath, Clare’s manager wants an expanded top flight

Tue Feb 23 2016 - 01:00

Limerick manager TJ Ryan happy to see benefits of hard graft

Davy Fitzgerald praises opponents but says Clare are not far away

Mon May 25 2015 - 09:33

Clare have edge but both teams’ focus should be on late July

It’s the Munster championship in May and losing might not be such a disaster

Fri May 22 2015 - 22:49

Momentum now with Kilkenny as Fitzgerald downplays Clare hopes

Sun Mar 22 2015 - 23:30

Clare’s Brendan Bugler has red card upheld

Will serve two-match suspension and therefore miss potential quarter final or relegation play-off

Fri Mar 20 2015 - 12:34

Fitzgerald circles the wagons as Clare beat Dublin

‘In Clare we do things properly. There is a code of discipline and that’s it’

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 18:31

Galway leave it late but start campaign with win over Clare

Jason Flynn’s late score gives the Tribesman victory in a close encounter at Pearse Stadium

Sun Feb 15 2015 - 18:36

Wexford’s wave finally breaks to wash away champions

Brave Clare display when down to 13 comes up short on amazing night in Wexford Park

Sat Jul 12 2014 - 20:45

Cork wreak vengeance for All-Ireland defeat

Champions Clare left standing by powerful display from Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s improving team

Mon Jun 16 2014 - 01:00

Cork machine clicks into gear as Clare get rolled aside

Midfield dominance helps Rebels set up another Munster decider with Limerick

Sun Jun 15 2014 - 18:31

Clare can maintain their good record against Cork

Difficulties for both teams but the All-Ireland champions can reach the Munster final

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00

McGrath’s materclass gives Clare clear edge over Tipperary

Clinical finishing ensures the season’s only away win to date in Division 1A for the All-Ireland champions

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00

Bugler keeping his fingers crossed for his Cratloe football team-mates

Clare champions must face Dr Crokes without the services of one hurling All Star

Sat Nov 30 2013 - 01:00

GAA Club Championship Previews

Sat Nov 16 2013 - 01:00

Eight All Star awards on yet another banner day for Clare’s golden generation

Beaten finalists Cork may feel hard done by while Dublin also land three awards

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 00:01

Banner folk basking in the glow of unexpected glory

All-Ireland triumphs are a rare event in Clare and the mood in the county has been transformed by a famous victory

Sat Oct 05 2013 - 01:00

Banner prevail over Cork after epic shoot-out in final for the ages

Davy Fitzgerald’s young Clare side edge out Cork thanks to deluge of goals

Mon Sept 30 2013 - 01:00

Multi-cultural Clare catches hurling fever and prepares for gold rush

The only thing outstripping the excitment in the county is the demand for tickets

Fri Sept 27 2013 - 01:01

Clare unchanged for final replay

Davy Fitzgerald’s side includes four players who won the All Ireland U-21 final

Thu Sept 26 2013 - 11:24

Clare draw strength from an epic finish and live to fight another day

Banner rescue final with last-gasp point after dominating for 70 minutes

Sun Sept 08 2013 - 23:32

Limerick should just have the edge in a fascinating clash between keen Munster rivals

John Allen’s men look strong enough to master the challenge from a resurgent young Clare team

Sat Aug 17 2013 - 01:00

Clare see off Galway to set up semi-final clash with Limerick

Two second-half goals not enough for Tribesmen in Thurles

Sun Jul 28 2013 - 17:42

Cork and Dublin showings prove this is an open championship

Clare will be disappointed as it’s certainly taken a twist this past weekend

Mon Jun 24 2013 - 01:00