Champion Chatter – Season 03 Episode 18
0:00-9:24 – Intro;
9:24-40:50 – The occasion was historic even if the result didn’t follow as a plucky Clare pushed Kerry all the way in their Munster Senior Football Championship Final rematch in Cusack Park on Sunday. Football analyst Kieran Madigan looked back on the Banner’s seven point reverse as well as the minors Phase 1 Final victory to tee up a semi-final showdown with Cork;
40:50-1.01:07 – Newmarket Celtic and Avenue United face two title deciders in the Premier League and Clare Cup over the next few weeks after prevailing over Fern Celtic and Bridge United respectively at the weekend. There’s also massive conclusions in the First and Third Divisions according to CDSL PRO Dean Russell;
1.01:07 – A comprehensive final stanza included an update on the Women’s Premier Division; an early set-back for Clare’s Under 16 Camogie side while the hand of opportunity is presented to the minor hurlers and footballers and Under 20 hurlers in another hectic week. Ennis golfer Aine Donegan qualified for a historic second successive US Open; Imogen Cotter retired from professional cycling; Catholic Institute had an agonising late reverse to Railway Union in their national decider while Ennis Rugby’s Mens and Womens sides continue their unprecedented successes.
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