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Madden succeeds Keane as Clare football manager

Paul Madden has succeeded Peter Keane as Clare football manager, with the Ennis man taking charge on a three-year term.

Munster counties to assess options after seeding call

Munster counties Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford will be "evaluating potential next steps" in response to the Munster Council's decision to seed their provincial football championship.

Football • 11 Aug

15 June 2025; Clare manager Peter Keane before the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 match between Louth and Clare at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Keane departs Clare hot seat after one season

Peter Keane has stepped down from managing the Clare senior football team after one season in charge.

Football • 10 Aug

Brian Lohan led Clare to Liam MacCarthy Cup glory in 2024

Lohan's Clare tenure extended by another three years

Brian Lohan's tenure as Clare senior hurling manager has been extended by another three years.

Hurling • 08 Jul

28 June 2025; Waterford captain James Comerford and teammates celebrate with the Irish Press Cup after the Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship final match between Waterford and Clare at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Pho

Waterford record major win in minor final against Clare

An inspirational Waterford soared to a first All-Ireland minor hurling title in 12 years as they overpowered Clare by 1-18 to 0-10 in front of 16,411 fans at FBD Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 28 Jun

15 June 2025; Clare manager Ger O'Connell during the Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship semi-final match between Cork and Clare at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

O'Connell: Early setbacks have been the making of Clare

Ger O'Connell says early setbacks proved to be the making of Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor hurling championship finalists Clare.

Hurling • 26 Jun

15 June 2025; Sam Mulroy of Louth celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 match between Louth and Clare at Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise, Laois. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsf

Louth hold firm to make it into the hat for knockouts

Louth booked their place in the Monday morning's All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter final draw with a 2-17 to 2-14 victory over Clare in the finish.

Football • 16 Jun

Clare salvage some season pride against Treaty

Clare earned their first win of the 2025 Munster Senior Hurling Championship after seeing off Limerick on a 3-20 to 0-24 scoreline at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Hurling • 25 May

Yvonne Lee was among the picks of the day for winning side Limerick

Limerick retain Munster SFC 'B' title

Limerick retained their TG4 Munster Senior B Football Championship title in a highly entertaining game against Clare in Mallow.

Womens Football • 25 May

Megan Downes, right, and Clare team-mate Fidelma Marrinan celebrate a goal during the 2023 All-Ireland intermediate final

Downes among normal people as Clare gear up for season

Following a couple of seasons where she found herself in and out of the side, 2025 has seen Megan Downes establishing herself as a regular starter for the Clare footballers.

GAA • 24 May

Down tam-mates Finn Murdock, right, and Adam Crimmins react after victory at Cusack Park

Down power to victory over lethargic hosts Clare

Down made a sensational return to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg when brushing aside the challenge of hosts Clare in front of just 1,556.

Football • 18 May

The Tipperary team celebrate with the cup

U-20 hurling: Tipp scale Munster mountain once again

Tipperary have retained the Munster Under 20 Hurling Championship title following a 3-19 to 1-20 victory over Clare at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Hurling • 14 May

Hurler of the Year Shane O'Donnell came on in the 44th minute against Tipperary for his first appearance of 2025 after undergoing shoulder surgery

No team could cope with absences like Clare's - McGrath

Clare look likely to become the first All-Ireland champions under the round-robin system not to qualify for the knockout stages the following year but former Premier midfielder Shane McGrath believes Banner boss Brian Lohan has been dealt a tough hand this season.

Hurling • 12 May

Three Tipperary stalwarts, Noel McGrath, Ronan Maher and Seamus Kennedy, revel in their first championship win in two years

Clare's summer hangs by thread as Tipp hold on in Ennis

Tipperary finished with four of the last five points to snatch a Munster SHC final lifeline and all but eliminate Liam MacCarthy holders Clare from this year's championship

Hurling • 10 May

Brian Lohan knew to expect an aggressive Tipperary attack but didn't anticipate conceding four goals in the first-half

Four goals conceded way too much in this game - Lohan

Clare left themselves with a lot to do after their first-half performance saw them trailing by nine points, leaving a lot to be desired defensively, with a slow start that Brian Lohan's side couldn't come back from.

Hurling • 12 May

Tony Kelly will be back to lead Clare for Saturday's clash with Tipperary

Clare boost as Kelly starts and O'Donnell among subs

Tony Kelly has been selected to start for Clare for Saturday's evening's Munster Hurling Championship clash with Tipperary at Zimmer Biomet Cusack Park.

Hurling • 09 May

Anthony Daly is hopeful home advantage in Ennis could prove decisive against Tipperary on Saturday evening

Ennis cauldron could sway it for Clare, says Daly

Anthony Daly is hoping a red-hot atmosphere in Ennis on Saturday evening could tip the scales in Clare's favour when they host Tipperary in their Munster showdown.

Hurling • 08 May

Shane McGrath: 'I took it all in, saying to myself "this is brilliant up here", but I would give anything to be down there on that grass pitch being the one they are cheering for.'

Clare v Tipp Munster rivalry reminiscent of 90s classic

It's 29 May in the year of 1994. Most people are getting ready for what will be an unforgettable summer in the USA for the World Cup, a tournament that some Irish went to and just never came home, for the best of reasons now.

Hurling • 07 May

Jack O'Connor watched on as Kerry raced into a match-winning lead against Clare

O'Connor enthused by Kerry's strength after Munster win

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor feels his side are in an excellent place after bagging a second trophy of the year by dismantling Clare in the Munster Football Championship in Fitzgerald Stadium.

Football • 04 May

David Clifford fires home Kerry's opening goal

Kerry dismantle Clare to ease to routine Munster title

It was Kerry's Jack O'Connor who triumphed over his predecessor as David Clifford starred with 2-05 as the Kingdom won their fifth Munster title on the trot thanks to an 11-point win over Peter Keane's Clare at a sun-drenched Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney.

Football • 04 May

Enda McGinley: 'Good weather and good football – enjoy it while we can, surely it can't last!'

Good weather and football - Can both last?

Maybe it's just the sun getting to us, but is it possible that heading into the finals of the maligned provincial championships, we have at least three unmissable games to look forward to, wonders Enda McGinley.

Football • 03 May

Kevin McStay and Pádraic Joyce lock horns again in the Connacht finale

Munster & Connacht SFC finals: All you need to know

A guide to Sunday's provincial deciders in Killarney and Castlbar.

Football • 02 May

Waterford manager Peter Queally
and Clare boss Brian Lohan

Clare second best but hoping for reinforcements - Lohan

Clare manager Brian Lohan conceded Waterford were the better team in their Munster SHC clash today, but he is hoping to have some of his walking wounded back for Tipperary in two weeks' time.

Hurling • 27 Apr

Mark Fitzgerald greets the full-time whistle in Walsh Park

Bennett stars as Waterford leave Clare reeling

Waterford have had their day in the sun as they've beaten All-Ireland champions Clare by eight points in a superb display at Walsh Park.

Hurling • 28 Apr

Alan Connolly scored 1-02 when Cork were 10-point winners over Tipperary in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final on 6 April

Tipp tails will be up after Cork capitulation - McGrath

Shane McGrath feels Tipperary will travel to Páirc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday with a spring in their step after a dramatic opening weekend in the Munster Hurling Championship.

Hurling • 22 Apr

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