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CLARE GAA County Board plans to proceed with the development of the €3 million sports academy and training base at Caherlohan but it has no plans to finance the project by selling off some of its assets.Chairman Michael O’Neill confirmed to The Clare Champion that the board “hasn’t even discussed the possibilities of selling off any of its assets” but accepted it is something that “may be looked at down the line”. While Croke Park has pledged €1.8m, the board has to find the balance of €1.2m from its own resources but Mr O’Neill is confident they can achieve that goal despite the economic downturn and against the background that they forked out in excess of €2m two years ago in acquiring the land.In its property portfolio, the board owns Cusack Park, Clareabbey and Ballyline, while it also has an arrangement with Clarecastle GAA Club for use of a pitch, known as Ryan’s Field, at their club grounds.The board chairman …

THE setting up of a development squad structure in 2010 is the first step in a long-term initiative and will be revised on an ongoing basis and adjustments made where necessary.

Every year has its difficulties and this was no different, while many issues surrounding team training and overlapping players and dual code players were dealt with, chairperson Orla Considine told delegates at this week’s county camogie convention.

GERARD “Twin” McMahon is the new chairman of St Joseph’s GAA Club Miltown Malbay taking over from the outgoing chairperson, Caragh Griffin, who did not seek re-election.

Clare ladies’ senior football manager David O’Brien received confirmation on Monday of his appointment for a second year in the position.

Rock Rovers  2   Tulla United  3Despite going a goal behind in the early minutes of this premier league tie, Tulla United emerged as deserving winners and now find themselves in second place on the league table as the Christmas break approaches.

Shannon Olympic A 2   Turnpike Rovers 1Shannon Olympic moved to the top of the first division league on score difference by beating Turnpike Rovers 2-1 at Olympic Park on Sunday afternoon.

Ruan United 2    Newmarket Celtic B 3Newmarket Celtic B made the journey to Ruan on Sunday for this second division game and they returned with the points following a hard earned 3-2 win.