Sports

THE draw for the ladies senior football championship was made last week.

Clondegad  1-11   Éire Óg  0-11This Cusack Cup Division 1 tie at Éire Óg on Sunday was just a few minutes old when play was stopped and the game held up for over half an hour after Éire Óg’s Brian Shannon suffered a suspected broken leg.

Lissycasey  2-12   Cratloe  0-10 Lissycasey recorded their first win of the season in the Garry Cup when they accounted for Cratloe on their home pitch on Sunday.  

St Pat’s Shannon will travel to the National Basketball Arena in Dublin next Wednesday to participate in the All-Ireland schools semi-finals at B level.

Scoil Mhuire Ennistymon travelled to Presentation Secondary School in Thurles last week to take part in the all-Ireland second year C basketball play-offs.

It was announced at a reception in Adare last Thursday that two-time Major champion Angel Cabrera, of Argentina and rising US star Nick Watney will be in the field in the JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am at Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort, on July 5 and 6.

Cyclists from Clare are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Co-operation Ireland Maracycle, which is returning after an absence of 12 years. If you are a keen cyclist or want to take up a challenge, then this event could be suitable for you. This event will take place over the weekend of June 26-27 and the return route between Belfast and Dublin will cover just over 200 miles.

There was another historic win for Clare as the 40×20 handball season drew to a close over the weekend with the last of this year’s adult All-Ireland finals.