Senior Championship

Fr McNamara Park: Truagh Clonlara 4-8 Kilkishen/Bodyke 2-11

Kilkishen/Bodyke following a first round victory over Kilmaley lost out to Truagh Clonlara in the second round of the Senior Championship on Saturday last in Fr McNamara Park on a score of 4-18 to 2-11. The game was played in poor underfoot wet conditions.Kilkishen/Bodyke opened the scoring with points from Kate O'Gorman (0-2) and Siobhan Lenihan(0-1)  before Truagh Clonlara hit back with 6 points. Ellen Horgan was unlucky on a goal chance before Eimear Kelly hit the back of the Kilkishen/Bodyke net. Kate O'Gorman added two more points for Kilkishen/Bodyke, while Ellen Horgan and Marie Begley raised green flags for Truagh Clonlara. Kilkishen/Bodyke added three further points from Kate O'Gorman to leave the half time score Kilkishen/Bodyke 0-8 to Truagh Clonlara 3-6.

Hannah Horgan opened the scoring of the second half for Truagh Clonlara followed by a point by Kate Lynch for Kilkishen/Bodyke. The south East Clare outfit then took control of the game with a flurry of points from Eimear Kelly (0-3), Roisin Begley (0-1), and Ellen Horgan (0-1). They were unlucky for a goal with a scramble on the line and Edel McNamara clearing the ball for Kilkishen/Bodyke before Sinead Hogg pointed for Truagh Clonlara. O'Gorman added a further 1-1 with Truagh Clonlara adding 1-4 to their score sheet. Kate O'Gorman hit the top left-hand corner of the Truagh Clonlara goal from a free and added a further point to her score sheet before Hannah Horgan scored the last point of the game to leave the final score Kilkishen Bodyke 2-11 Truagh Clonlara 4-18.

Kilkishen/Bodyke: Edel McNamara; Hannah Minogue, Roisin Minogue, Nollaig Baker; Ava Quigley, Ciara Ryan, Katie Minogue; Kate Lynch (0-1), Coaimhe Kelly; Niamh O'Brien, Cara Close, Siobhan Lenihan(0-1); Shauna Doyle, Kate O'Gorman (2-9), Orla O'Brien;

Truagh Clonlara: Aideen Hogg; Sinead Hogg (1-1), Michelle Powell, Sinead Ryan; Niamh Powell, Michelle Caulfield, Sarah Sherlock; Louise Egan, Roisin Begley (0-1); Hannah Horgan (0-3), Eimear Kelly (1-8), Laura Foley; Ellen Horgan (1-2), Aine O'Loughlin (0-1), Maire Begley (1-0)

Referee: Kevin Walsh

Fr McNamara Park: Sixmilebridge 3-11 Newmarket on Fergus 3-14

Saturday saw the much-anticipated clash between Newmarket-on-Fergus and Sixmilebridge in Round 2 of the Senior Championship. The last time these two teams met, it was back in March in the league under lights at the UL Sports Arena, where the Blues had a comprehensive win over their near neighbours. However on Saturday afternoon Sixmilebridge came out with all guns blazing and in the first half they were very much in charge of the game, but the ever-resilient Newmarket came back fighting in the second half and won on a score line of 3-14 to 3-11.

In the first half Sixmilebridge were first to score with Finia O’Brien raising the green flag. Jenny Kelly soon followed with a point for the Blues. Niamh Cory was next to hit the back of the net for Sixmilebridge after breaking through the Newmarket defence line. Carol O’Leary retaliated for the Blues with a great solo run and ended up hand-passing the ball into the back of the net for Newmarket. But Sixmilebridge weren’t letting that go, they very soon afterwards raised the green flag for a third time through Corry again. The teams went on to exchange some points for the remainder of the half with Sixmilebridge outscoring their neighbours and splitting the posts with eight points to Newmarket’s five, leaving the half-time score line at Sixmilebridge 3-8 to Newmarket-on-Fergus 1-5.

The second half got underway with Newmarket taking the reins. Ellen Casey was first off the mark with a point for the Blues and the tightening up of the Newmarket defence kept Sixmilebrige at bay. Then substitute Michelle McMahon cemented her place by scoring 1-1 in quick succession. Newmarket scored two more additional points before Sixmilebridge managed to put a score up in the second half after seven minutes with a free from Morey. Then with some well taken frees by Aine O’Brien, Newmarket were back in contention for the win and the margin was down to two points. Morey scored another point to extend the lead to three points, but it was still only one score between them. Then as she had in the first half, O’Leary broke through the Sixmilebridge defence and hit the back of the net. The sides were now tied, 3-10 apiece. Suddenly it was all to play for. The clock was dwindling down and both teams needed the win. Tensions were high, judgements were questioned and there was nothing between the teams. Both fought hard but Newmarket managed to convert a ‘45 and a free to go two points up in normal time. Then in injury time Jenny Jelly got the last score of the match to finish up Newmarket-on-Fergus 3-14 to Sixmilebridge 3-11.

Newmarket-On-Fergus; Aileen Kilmartin; Kate Clancy, Aoife Griffin (C), Aislinn Keogh; Rachel Mulcaire, Roisin McMahon, Caoimhe Lally; Laura McMahon, Aine O’Brien (0-7, 4f 3 ‘45); Ellen Casey (0-1), Carol O’Leary (2-0), Zoe McInerney (0-1); Rachel Kelleher, Niki Kaiser (0-2), Jenny Kelly (0-2).

Subs: Aimee McInerney for Rachel Kelleher, Katie O Flanagan for Caoimhe Lally, Michelle McMahon (1-01) for Kate Clancy, Lorraine Bible for Aimee McInerney, AnnMarie Hayes for Ellen Casey.

Sixmilebridge: Sarah Loughnane; Aoife Hurley, Kiah Mellet, Mary O’Connor; Emma Kennedy, Rachel Kelly, Chloe Morey (0-8,6f); Saoirse Young, Olivia Phelan; Niamh Corry (2-0), Naomi Carroll (0-1), Rachael O’Halloran; Niamh Lyons, Aiveen O’Shea, Finia O’Brien (1-2). 

Subs: Ailíse Roche for Lyons, Áine McNamara for Loughnane

Referee: Adan Ryan

Fr McNamara Park: Scariff Ogonnelloe 2-15 Clooney Quin 1-9

Fr. Mc Namara Park saw the meeting of Clooney-Quin and Scariff-Ogonolloe on Saturday evening in the third of a triple header at Clare Camogie HQ. While Scariff-Ogonolloe emerged victorious the score line didn’t describe the battle that ensued on the field. The wet conditions made the ground soft and slippy and gave both teams extra impediments to endure. With a win for each side in round 1 the pressure was on to continue their winning ways.

Mairead Scanlan opened the scoring with a point from play at the two-minute mark with Aoife Power following up with a free after a foul on Scariff Ogonnelloes Marian Rodgers. Clooney Quin responded well hitting three points in succession including a superb effort from Emma Considine.  The first goal of the game came from Scariff Ogonnelloes Danielle Sheedy almost at the end of the first quarter with the sliothar just getting past Clooneys Marie Keating.  Keating was tested soon after with another goal from Scariff Ogonnelloes Aoife Power. Four more points from Scariff Ogonnelloes Mairead Scanlan and three more for Clooney Quin left the half time score 2-8 to 0-6 in favour of Scariff Ogonnelloe.

Clooney Quin introduced Niamh McGee at the break and she immediately showed her presence clearing ball from the full back line. Scariff-Ogonolloe opened the half with three points through Danielle Sheedy, Jennifer Daly and Aoife Power before Clooney-Quin got on the scoreboard with a point from Deirdre Murphy. An unfortunate ankle injury to Nicole O’Riordan was a significant loss to Clooney-Quin. With Scariff Ogonnelloe now in the lead by ten points Clooney Quin responded with a brace of points. The East Clare outfit kept pursing the win with two more points for Mairead Scanlan and Aoife Power. With three minutes of normal time remaining, Clooney Quin won a free which Deirdre Murphy sent to the back of the net. Scanlon had the last say in what was a physical game with a point to leave the final score Scariff Ogonelloe 2-15 Clooney Quin 1-9. 

Clooney Quin: Marie Begley; Nicole O Riordan, Mairead Kelly, Cliodhna Ryan;Sinead McGee, Ciara Grogan, Ciara Halpin; Mairead Ryan, Orlaith Duggan (0-2);Marie Halpin, Deirdre Murphy (1-5), Moya Dunne;Emma Considine (0-2), Sarah Costello, Emma Deegan

Subs:Niamh McGee for Ciara Halpin, Caoimhe Leamy for Sarah Costello, Róisin Keogh for Emma Considine

Scariff Ogonnelloe: Aisling Corbett; Alison McGee, Susan Daly, Holly McGee; Aisling Corry, Ciara Doyle, Susan Vaughan; Amy Barrett, Lynda Daly; Rachel Minogue, Mairead Scanlan, Jennifer Daly; Danielle Sheedy, Aoife Power, Marian Rodgers

Referee: Kevin Walsh

Intermediate Championship

Whitegate GAA: Whitegate 2-3 St Josephs 4-11

St. Josephs made it three wins from four with a comprehensive win over Whitegate on Saturday evening in Whitegate. The Parish scored a hat- trick of goals in the opening half, the first came from Ciara Duggan to the corner net in the sixth minute, before Greta Hickey pointed from a free for the home side.  Orlaith Lynch scored a second goal for St. Josephs with Louise Woods splitting the posts minutes later. Lisa Donahue batted a goal to net from a free for the home side. The sides traded points before the fourth goal of the contest arrived, when Ciara Duggan slammed home in the twentieth minute. St. Josephs kept the pressure on and tagged on two further points from Lynch and Duggan to leave the halftime score 3-5 to 1-2.
The second half started similar to the opening half, with captain Louise Woods scoring 1-1 inside the first five minutes. Whitegate’s Greta Hickey and Hannah Meaney traded points before Woods and Orlaith Lynch scored a brace of points without reply heading into the last ten minutes. The inform Greta Hickey struck for goal in the closing stages, but wasn’t enough to see off the Parish challenge, with Louise Woods having the final say of the contest with a point from a free as the final whistle sounded to seal victory. Strong performances on the day from the hardworking Megan O’ Brien, Orla Moloney, Aisling McMahon, and Louise Woods while Greta Hickey, Aisling Treacy and Lisa Donahue were prominent for Whitegate.
St. Josephs: Karen McMahon; Orla Moloney, Megan O’Brien, Kate Dillon; Aisling Hannan, Chloe Towey, Eimear Casey; Siofra Ní Chonaill, Laura Hayes; Hannah Meaney (0-1f), Louise Woods Capt. (1-5), Aisling McMahon; Caoimhe Hoey, Ciara Duggan (2-2), Orlaith Lynch (1-3).
Subs: Ciara Guilfoyle for Hannah Meaney.
Whitegate: Lauran Solon, Áine McDermot, Orla Burke, Molly Spazzi, Leana Spazzi, Kay Myers, Caitriona Aspel, Aisling Treacy, Aideen Hickey, Amber Nolan, Triona Kelly, Lisa Donohoe (1-0), Cait Keenan, Greta Hickey (1-3), Niamh Quirke.

Subs: Anna Burke for Cait Keenan

Referee; Shane O’Loughlin

Kilnamona GAA: Inagh Kilnamona 3-6 Eire Og 1-10

In a thrilling contest in Kilnamona on Saturday evening the home side overcame a fancied Eire Og by two points to keep their hopes of qualifying for a semi-final place alive.  Final score 3-6 to 1-10.

Things looked ominous for Inagh Kilnamona when Eire Ogs corner forward blasted the ball to the net in the fifth minute. However, they responded well with a point from Danielle Griffin.  Eire Og pointed again shortly after.  Tara Rynne popped over a free before Sarah Coote latched onto a free and rattled the Eire Og net with the first of her hat trick of goals in the tenth minute.  This gave Inagh Kilnamona the lift they needed, and they followed up with a point from Tara Rynne and Sarah Cootes second goal. Eire Og got four points (1 free) to Inagh Kilnamona two (1 free Tara Rynne and Emer Cotter) before Sarah Cootes third goal put four points between the teams at half time in favour of the home side, Inagh Kilnamona 3-4 Eire Og 1-6.

Grainne Nolan who was energetic throughout the game popped over two points (1 free) before Amy Shannon put one over midway through the half for the home team.   Grainne Nolan and Danielle Griffin exchanged points from free.  Eire Og piled on the pressure and took the next two scores to leave just one between them.   However, Inagh Kilnamonas defence were unrelenting.  Danielle Griffin put over the final score from a free to give Inagh Kilnamona the win by two points, 3-7 to 1 11.

Inagh Kilnamona: Patricia Coote; Michelle Wynne, Michaela Roughan, Roisin Clancy; Orla Vaughan, Chloe Foudy, Caoimhe Longe; Cathy Cullinan, Caitlin McInerney; Hazel O’Connor, Danielle Griffin (0-3 2f), Amy Shannon (0-1), Sarah Coote (3-0), Emer Cotter (0-1), Tara Rynne (0-2f)

Subs.  Kate Hehir for Cotter, Emer Cotter for Shannon

Referee: Noel Quin

Junior A Championship

Ruan GAA: Ruan 2-3 Corofin 1-14

The cut and thrust of this local derby had all the anticipated edge and rivalry to the delight of spectators in the new stand at Ruan.  A performance from the home team that should have produced a tighter score line, will both encourage and frustrate their management.

Attacking from the flag drop, and with the strong breeze, Ruan should have been ahead early as Louise McDonnell and Alice Casey both went wide; the post scuppering the shot from Casey.  Lisa Whelan then pointed in the seventh minute with a good score from play from out on the ’45 line. Starting to hit their range, Corofin put over 5 unanswered points from Aoibhean Malone and Siobhain Lane before Whelan again pointed from play and Casey pounced on a rebound to raise a green flag. However, indiscipline played its part for the home side as the visitors took control with 4 more points before half time to leave the half time score Corofin 0-9 Ruan 1-2.

The wind had dropped as the second half started, though Corofin needed no assistance as they extended their lead further.  More indiscretions forced referee Noel Quinn to award a penalty in the 42nd minute.  Aoibheann Malones shot was half blocked on the line by Rebecca Crowe and the rebound found the back the net. Both sides battled on but Corofin were the more dominant and added to their tally on the scoreboard to run out winners 1-14 to 2-3.

Corofin:Lisa Clancy; Sinead Collins, Aoife Forde, Corina McMahon, Aleisha Malone, Ciara Heagney, Eva O’Dea, Emer Kierse, Lizzy Roche, Siobhan Lane (0-3), Aoife Daveron (0-2), Brenda Lee, Aoibheann Malone (1-9 0-5Fr 0-1 45s),

Subs: Eva Carey for Corina McMahon, Laura Mullen for Brenda Lee, Rebecca Collins for Siobhan Lane, Rachel Fitzpatrick for Lizzy Roche, Aoibheann Malone for Noelle 

Ruan: Niamh Lyons, Aoife Stankard, Claire McDonnell, Saoirse McNamara, Rebecca Crowe, Michelle Power, Lauren O’Donoghue (1-0, Yellow), Louise McDonnell, Sarah O’Donoghue, Alice Casey (1-0), Lorna Crowe, Amy O’Donoghue, Lisa Whelan (0-3)

Subs: Shannen O’Donovan for Amy O’Donoghue (HT), Ciara O’Grady for Saoirse McNamara (36 mins), Millie King for Alice Casey (47 mins)

Referee: Noel Quinn

Tulla GAA: Tulla 2-6 Broadford 2-8

Broadford were the first team to put scores on the board with from a ‘45 and another from play in the seventh minute but Tulla were not long responding with a goal from play to go one point ahead. In an unusual pairing for Broadford, Emma Cooper and Aoife Dillon were heading up the full forward line and a point from Emma Cooper followed up shortly after with a goal showed that this was going to be an exciting match to finish off the weekend. Both teams seemed reasonably matched with periods of play at either end of the pitch but a strike from outside the box landed Broadford’s Aoife Dillon a goal in the 16th minute that gave Broadford the edge and lead at half-time 1-4 to 2-6.

Whilst Broadford took the first point in the second-half, Tulla came back on to the pitch in fighting spirit and looked to be more determined than at the start of this match. Two early wides for Tulla were soon forgotten after a point from play and a goal in the 13th minute helped build up their scored and signalled a possible turn-around.  All the girls played well in this exciting and entertaining game that finished with a win for Broadford 2-6 to 2-8.

Broadford: Aoife Boland; Catherine Donnellan, Siobhan O’Connell; Alexandra Troy, Karen Ryan, Emma Spaight; Aoife O’Brien, Niamh Mulqueen; Moya Marsh-McMahon, Aoife Vaughan, Clodagh O’Farrell; Aoife Dillon, Emma Cooer.

Subs: Susan O’Shea for Moya Marsh McMahon; Áine Ryan for Clodagh O’Farrell.

Tulla:Lorraine O’Loughlin; Aoife Leyden, Lorna Power; Therese Murphy, Sinead Conlon, Amy McNamara; Aine Dinan, Aishling Dooley; Orna Mulconnery, Rita O’Keeffe, Tara Gleeson; Bridin Dinan, Ashling Hunt 

Junior B Championship

Clarecastle GAA: Clarecastle/Ballyea 1-3 Parteen 6-10

Scoreline suggests this was an easy victory for the Parteen ladies but it was a very competitive game with great individual battles throughout the pitch. Parteen's defence were impressive with Sinead Barry providing her usual solid performance between the posts. 

At the opposite end Parteen forwards were combining well to create numerous scoring opportunities. A super work rate by the Parteen midfield ensured a steady feed of ball into the forwards.  Half time score had Parteen leading 2-3 to 0-1. Laura Craughan had replaced Melanie Power before the break after sustaining an injury and she emerged as Parteen's  top scorer of the game with a personal tally of 4-3.  Parteen made three further substitutions and the fresh legs along with some positional switches ensured Parteen continued to widen the gap on the scoresheet. The skills of the game especially hooking and blocking were in plentiful supply by both sides. However, at the final whistle, it was a good win for Parteen with a scoreline 6-10 to 1-03 

Parteen: S Barry, E Williamson, S Koyce, E Hastings, A Browne, E McMahon, C Danaher, E Hill, M Kenny, S Woods, I Hanrahan, S Hall, M Power, L Craughan, C O'Driscoll, V Killackey, M Nolan, M Hall

Scorers S Hall 1-0, S Woods 0-4, L Craughan 4-3, C Danaher 1-2, V Killackey 0-1

Subs: L Craughan for M Power, V Killackey for I Hanrahan, C O' Driscoll for M Kenny, M Nolan for E Hill

Scariff GAA: Scariff Ogonnelloe 11-16 Eire Og 0-0

The Clare Champion U16 Championship

U16A

Kilmaley 0-4 Scariff Ogonnelloe 6-12

Kilmaley were at home to Scarriff/Ogonnelloe on Wedesday evening last.  Scarriff/Ogonnelloe proved to be the much stronger side and dominated this game.  Kilmaley only registered one point in the first half with Caoimhe Cahill pointing from a free.  Scarriff/Ogonnelloe lead at break 3-9 to Kilmaley 0-1.  Kilmaley had two points on the board from placed balls inside first few minutes with Mollie Casey and Caoimhe Cahill converting the frees.  Grace Carmody added another point from play, Kilmaley failing to register a score for the rest of the game.  Scarriff/Ogonneloe scored a further 3-4 to leave the fulltime score Kilmaley 0-4 to Scarriff/Ogonneloe 6-12.

Kilmaley: Lauren Cahill,Ciadh Reynolds, Caoimhe White, Aoife Killeen (capt.)  Ashling Healy, Mollie Casey, Alanagh Doherty, Grace Doherty, Ruth Neylon, Caoimhe Cahill, Grace Carmody, Caroline Griffin, Rebecca Griffin, Leanne Healy, Sarah O’Looney, subs Emma Neylon for Caoimhe White, Shonagh Harvey for Caroline Griffin

Inagh Kilnamona 4-7 Truagh Clonlara 5-13

U16B

Sixmilebridge 1-8 St Josephs 0-11

On Wednesday evening when the ball was thrown it was Sixmilebridge Jessica Williams opened the score line with a point in the seventh minute of the game, St Josephs replied with a point in the tenth minute. Aoibheann McNamara put the ball over the bar in the thirteenth minute however the Parish converted a free minutes later. The Bridges Roisin O’Grady was next to score for home side and Aoibheann McNamara followed up with a point. St Josephs had the last score of the half with a point just before the whistle to leave the sides tied on 0-4 apiece at the break.

St Josephs were the first to score in the second half with a point in the opening minute which they followed up with another point from the puckout. Bridge substitute Charlotte Chaplin was to fire the back of Parish net with a great goal with six minutes played. Kate Fitzgerald pointed for the home side with in quick succession. In a game where the sides were evenly matched throughout, it was difficult for either side to pull ahead. With just minutes remaining the Bridge were ahead by two however the visitors clawed back two scores to see the sides finish level

Sixmilebridge: Sinead Hogan; Amy Chaplin, Lilly Mahon, Helena Ryan; Eloise O Brien, Kate Fitzgerald, Eimear Healy; Aisling Morey, Megan Gaul; Roisin O Grady, Aoibheann McNamara, Josette Hogan; Emma Stanley, Jessica Williams, Amy Quinn.

Referee: Andy McMahon

U16C

Group 1

Cratloe/Wolfe Tones 4-4 Whitegate 1-4

Whitgate played their second match of the U16C Championship on Monday 26th August against Cratloe in Cratloe.

From throw in Cratloe were on the attack and were first to put their names on the scoreboard with a goal which happened in just 4 minutes into the game. Cratloe added a further goal to their score before Whitegate got their opening score of a point from Aideen Hickey 16 minutes into the game. By half time Cratloe had added a further 1-01 to their tally with just a reply of a point from Whitegate.  The more dominant Cratloe saw them take an impressive lead of 3-01 to 0-02 at half time.  In the second half Whitegate came out with all guns blazing and Aideen Hickey hit a bullet to the back of the Cratloe net.  Cratloe replied with two points followed by an impressive goal.  Whitegate only managed to add a further two points to their tally but at this stage it was an uphill battle for Whitegate. Cratloe finished with the closing score of a point and emerged the deserving winners in the end.

Whitegate: Hilery Kearns; Caoimhe Whelan, Eadaoin O’Grady, Ciara Dooley; Ali Hynes, Corinna Hynes, Emma Burke; Emma Waterstone, Emma Hynes; Caitriona Apsel, Leana Spazzi, Aideen Hickey; Mia McMahon, Aylah McMahon, Sarah Dooley.

Subs: Caitriona Apsel for Mia McMahon. Mia McMahon for Hilery Kearns.