Burren Gaels  0-13 Fergus Rovers  1-4 BURREN Gaels captured the Division 2 ladies league title when they accounted for Fergus Rovers at Quilty last week.

Kilmurry Ibrickane  2-9 Éire Óg  0-6 PLAYED in very windy conditions at Shanahan McNamara Park in Doonbeg, the Kilmurry ladies had the pre-match tonic of winning the toss and having the strong gale at their backs for the opening period of the Division 3 league final. The girls from the West got off to a flying start with an opening point from Karen Galvin in the second minute, which was followed a minute later by an excellent goal from the up-and-coming star of Clare underage football, Chloe Moloney. In all, Moloney contributed 2-2 for her team and was the difference between the sides in what was an otherwise evenly contested match.Éire Óg registered their first score after four minutes with a well-worked point from another player with huge potential, Shauna Keane. Kilmurry responded well, with four unanswered points from Ciara McCarthy (2), Moloney and Galvin.The Quilty side then had a very lucky break when an excellent Éire Óg move ended …

THE fact that Newmarket Celtic A are the favourites to win the Clare Junior Cup title on Saturday won’t surprise too many followers of the sport in the county.

THERE has been a soccer team in Corofin for as long as Gerry Halpin can remember. While the club has struggled on occasions, they have survived despite the fact that they draw their players from a relatively small area.“Currently, there are teams all around us in Ennistymon, Coole [Gort], Ruan and Burren, while Ennis is close by and there are a number of clubs there,” commented Halpin when talking about the challenges his club faces each year.“We have a very small pick and there are big demands on the players, as they are also involved in the GAA club, where they play hurling and football. The players buy into it and the commitment they give is great. It’s hard to manage and it’s difficult for the players who, at times, are being pulled in all directions,” Halpin told The Clare Champion.Unlike his opposite number in Saturday’s final, Mike O’Malley, Halpin goes into the game having previously managed a cup-winning side. …

Mountshannon Celtic 1 Newmarket Celtic  2 VICTORY in the Michael O’Gorman Youths Cup final on Saturday was extra special for Newmarket Celtic as they had tasted defeat in both the U-17 and U-19 cup finals in the preceding weeks.Going into Saturday’s final, some of the team were determined not to lose a third cup decider in as many weeks and a late strike from Ian Collins ensured this did not happen.The win means Newmarket are now one step away from the youths and junior cup double, a feat they can achieve if their juniors manage to retain the title at the same venue on Saturday.Mountshannon Celtic were the better team throughout the first half and went close to taking the lead after 15 minutes, when a cross from Michael Barrett was met by Liam Corry on the edge of the box. However, his effort was well saved by Cathal Finucane in the Newmarket goal. The East Clare outfit deservedly took …

AVENUE United regained their premier title in emphatic fashion last Sunday with a big win over an under-strength Mountshannon Celtic outfit at the Ennis side’s newly appointed Roslevan grounds.A week earlier, the champagne had to be put on ice when Lifford spoiled the party with a surprise win. This week Avenue made no mistake and sealed the title with a runaway win.The early nerves were settled when David McCarthy scored after 14 minutes with a deft left-footed shot and they extended that lead before half-time when Mickey Mahoney showed great composure to score from close range. He added a third to leave his side 3-0 ahead at the break.The second half was all one-way traffic with the champions scoring another five times. Mahoney completed his hat trick, McCarthy got his second, while Nicky Twumasi, Barry Nugent and Alan Roche got in on the act with a goal apiece.Following the final whistle, CDSL chairman Donie Garrihy presented the Premier League Cup …

St Joseph’s Miltown 0-13 Doonbeg 1-6 Miltown scored their second successive Cusack Cup win when they defeated Doonbeg away last Saturday evening. Doonbeg only scored a single point in the second half, although they led 1-5 to 0-5 at half-time. Jamie Whelan scored the only goal of the first half. Miltown midfielder Conor Cleary, who scored six points, pointed several second-half frees for the winners while Eoin Cleary, back from injury, Enda Fox and Dessie Molahan added valuable points for Miltown, who lined out without Gordon Kelly, Darragh McDonagh, Colin McGuane and Micheál Malone. Cork man Ronan Goode, who plays hurling with Newmarket-on-Fergus, made his debut for Doonbeg from the bench. Miltown: Niall Quinn; Enda Malone, Shane Curtin, Ian Sexton; David Talty, Graham Kelly, Seanie Malone; John Meade, Conor Cleary; Gary Egan, Kevin Keavy, Dessie Molohan; Enda Fox, Eoin Cleary, Eoin Curtin. Sub: Michael Barry for Enda Fox. Doonbeg: Eamon Tubridy; Joe Blake, Padráig Gallagher, Cian Clancy; Shane Ryan, Brian …

Kilrush Shamrocks 1-12 Kildysart 1-10A first away trip for Kilrush in the Garry Cup resulted in victory in Kildysart on Saturday evening. In an excellent game of football, Kilrush just about deserved the win, which was played in ideal conditions.Kildysart enjoyed early dominance, with the O’Connor brothers holding sway in the middle of the field. After 10 minutes, they led 0-3 to 0-1. Kilrush worked their way back into the game and a goal from Jim Young midway through the half put Kilrush three points clear. Kildysart replied immediately when a Damien Murtagh free appeared to go all the way to the net past Calum Bond, with Kildysart full-forward Keith Murphy hovering. Kilrush recovered to lead 1-7 to 1-5 at the break.Both teams traded score for score in the second half and despite a late rally from the Kildysart men, they couldn’t get the goal they needed. The home team were without Ger Kelly, who was absent with flu. John …