Customise Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

12 C
Ennis
Clare Champion Print Subscription
12 C
Ennis
HomeSportsFootball quarter final line up complete

Football quarter final line up complete

Clare Champion Print Subscription

By Seamus Hayes

Michael Hogan of Kilmurry Ibrickane in action against Conor Murray and Darren Owens of Kilkee during their senior championship game in Doonbeg. Photograph by John Kelly.
Michael Hogan of Kilmurry Ibrickane in action against Conor Murray and Darren Owens of Kilkee during their senior championship game in Doonbeg. Photograph by John Kelly.

The line up for the quarter finals of the Clare senior football championship was completed this weekend and the last eight games are scheduled for the weekend of September 5, 6 and 7.

Eire Og went into their game on Sunday with Lissycasey as favourites to progress and while the justified that favouritism, few would have predicted the size of their winning margin.

The townies recorded a runaway 3-16 to 0-6 win and were well on their way to a quarter final date with Miltown before the mid point of the game had been reached.

First half goals form Eoin Glynn and Stephen Hickey helped the winners to a 2-12 to 0-1 lead. While the second half was closer, Eire Og continued to dictate matters and Dean Ryan struck for their third goal with ten minutes remaining.

Niall Kelly of Lissycasey in action against Sean O Meara of Eire Og during their senior championship game in Cusack park. Photograph by John Kelly.

Niall Kelly of Lissycasey in action against Sean O Meara of Eire Og during their senior championship game in Cusack park. Photograph by John Kelly.

On Saturday evening, Cooraclare had progressed to the last eight with an easy 2-13 to 1-3 win over Ennistymon.

On Sunday evening in Kilmihil, extra time was required before O’Currys accounted for St. Josephs, Doora-Barefield to progress to the last eight. The Doora-Barefield men led 0-7 to 0-4 at the end of the opening half and the lead changed handed on a few occasions in the second half before the teams ended level at 1-10 for the West Clare side to 0-13. They took a two point lead at the end of the first period of extra time and held that all the way to the final whistle when the scoreline was 2-12 to 0-16.

The remaining third round game saw St.Senans Kilkee up against Kilmurry-Ibrickane. These sides met in the opening round when the seasiders caused a huge shock when recording a one point win. They again made things difficult for Kilmurry-Ibrickane this time out and, for a while, extra time looked likely. Kilmurry held a one point advantage at half time, 0-9 to 1-5. At the three quarter stage the teams were level but Kilmurry’s superior fitness told in the final quarter and they ran out winners on a final scoreline of 0-16 to 1-9. Both teams had two players black carded in this tie.

The quarter final pairings are; Doonbeg v Cooraclare; Miltown v Eire Og; Cratloe v O’Currys; Clondegad v Kilmurry-Ibrickane

Meanwhile, the race for the intermediate championship is down to five teams. Wolfe Tones have topped their group following their third win from as many outings. They beat Eire Og but the town side have secured second spot by virtue of a better score difference over Clarecastle and Kilfenora.

Damian Clohessy of O Curry's in action against Christy O Brien of Doora Barefield during their game in Kilmihil. Photograph by John Kelly.
Damian Clohessy of O Curry’s in action against Christy O Brien of Doora Barefield during their game in Kilmihil. Photograph by John Kelly.

A three way play off is required to determine the two qualifiers from the other group. Corofin defeated Kilmihil and both have finished with four points along with Kildysart. The fact that Kildysart received a walkover from Kilmurry-Ibrickane means that score difference cannot be used to decide placings so a three way play off will take place with two to qualify for the semi-finals.

 

This Week's Edition

Latest News

Advertisment
Advertisment
error: Content is protected !!