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Clare looked down and out before a stirring comeback

Clare produce remarkable comeback to draw with Cork

Clare produced a remarkable 12-point second half turnaround to snatch a dramatic opening draw with Cork in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg, Ennis.

Hurling • 21 Apr

Munster SHC recap: Four counties can't be separated

All-Ireland champions Clare hosted National League champions Cork, while Tipperary and Limerick battled in Thurles.

Hurling • 20 Apr

Mark McInerney scored Clare's two goals in Ennis

Clare overcome Tipperary to reach Munster final

It may have been a little closer for comfort that they would have preferred but there's no doubt that Clare merited a first Munster Senior Football Championship victory over neighbours Tipperary in 25 years in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg, Ennis.

Football • 20 Apr

Kerry's Eddie Healy was among the Kerry goalscorers against Clare

U20s round-up: Cork and Kerry set up Munster final date

Old rivals Cork and Kerry will meet in Dalata Hotel Group Munster Under-20 Football final after a contrasting night for both counties.

Football • 28 Apr

Shane O'Donnell had shoulder surgery in February

O'Donnell hopeful he can return later in year

Reigning Hurler of the Year Shane O'Donnell is hoping that he could yet feature for Clare in the 2025 championship.

Hurling • 15 Apr

John Conlon: 'That's why I keep coming back, for that excitement'

Conlon intent on making more Clare memories

Having made his senior championship debut with Clare in 2009, two-time All-Ireland winner John Conlon remains as motivated as ever to represent his county.

Hurling • 16 Apr

Robert Downey and Patrick Horgan with the league trophy

Kingston: Not to undermine it - but it's a league medal

Hype levels have gone into overdrive in Cork after their blistering finish to the league, but Shane Kingston is shutting out the noise

Hurling • 17 Apr

Áine O'Loughlin gathers the sliotar despite the best efforts of two Cork players

Towering O'Loughlin bidding to hit heights for Clare

It was evident from early on that Áine O'Loughlin possessed ability, but being very tall, it was the ball-winning ability that is still such a feature of her game that was utilised primarily.

Camogie • 29 Mar

Offaly's Cathal Flynn wheels away after scoring his team's second goal

Offaly secure Division 2 football despite Clare defeat

Offaly secured their promotion to Division 2 as well as na place in next Saturday's Division 3 decider despite an underwhelming defeat to Clare in front of 2,176 spectators in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg Ennis.

Football • 23 Mar

Ronan Maher of Tipperary in action against Robin Mounsey of Clare

Tipperary leave it late to reel in the Banner

Tipperary never led until the fourth and final minute of added time but Darragh Stakelum completed their perfectly timed charge for a one-point win - 0-22 to 1-18 - over Clare in a Division 1A dead-rubber derby.

Hurling • 22 Mar

Adam Hogan is confident the Banner will have relegation out of their system by the time Cork arrive for their Munster opener

Hogan: Relegation won't define Banner season

Clare's rapid response team may have a bit longer than usual to strike back, but the message from Young Hurler of the Year Adam Hogan was clear – write off the Banner at your peril.

Hurling • 21 Mar

McMahon to the rescue as Clare remain in promotion race

Clare are firmly in the hunt for promotion to Division 2 following a dramatic comeback victory over Laois in O'Moore Park this evening.

Football • 15 Mar

Brian Hayes of Cork and John Conlon of Clare go for the ball as Clare's Adam Hogan and Patrick Horgan tussle off the ball

McGrath: Clare body language not good in loss to Cork

A lack of fight was very much evident in Clare's loss to Cork in Sunday's Division 1A hurling clash in Ennis, according to Shane McGrath, with the former Tipperary star adding that the Banner have a lot of soul searching to do ahead of their Munster opener against the Rebels on 20 April.

Hurling • 11 Mar

Referee Liam Gordon sends Clare's David Fitzgerald off

Share ref briefings on rules with managers - RTÉ panel

Cork hit six goals past All-Ireland champions Clare in their Allianz Hurling League encounter on Sunday, however, the main talking point to come out of the game was the issuing of three red cards.

Hurling • 10 Mar

Managers Pat Ryan of Cork (L) and Brian Lohan of Clare after their sides' meeting in Ennis

Goal-rush pleases Ryan as Lohan fumes over reds

Pat Ryan was pleased with the clinical edge his Cork side showed in hitting six goals past Clare in Ennis while Banner boss Brian Lohan suggested that the enforcement of hurling's rules had changed overnight after two of his players were sent off.

Hurling • 09 Mar

Brian Hayes celebrates scoring Cork's third goal

Cork hit Clare for six as relegation looms for holders

It was a day of stark contrasts in Ennis as a rampant Cork hit hosts Clare for six to exact a measure of revenge for last July's All-Ireland Final defeat.

Hurling • 11 Mar

Paddy O'Connor scored 0-03 as Sligo grabbed an overdue victory in Division 3

Sligo cling on for vital win over Clare

Despite a nervy conclusion – when they saw a seven-point lead whittled down to two – Sligo held on for their first win in this year's Allianz Football League

Football • 09 Mar

Adam English is fouled by Clare captain Tony Kelly

Canning: Kelly lucky not to see red

Tensions between Clare and Limerick have simmered along nicely in recent years as the rivalry continues between the great Munster rivals.

Hurling • 02 Mar

Autograph hunters seek out Tony Kelly after the full-time whistle

Kelly says 'basics done better' key to Banner win

Clare's first win of a challenging league campaign centred on a better team structure and a greater tenacity to win breaking balls, according to talisman Tony Kelly.

Hurling • 02 Mar

Liemrick's Diarmaid Byrnes is red-carded by referee Thomas Walsh

Clare get better of Limerick to boost survival chances

All-Ireland champions Clare gave their hopes of avoiding relegation to Division 1B a fighting chance thanks to a three-point victory over rivals Limerick at TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday evening.

Hurling • 02 Mar

Keelan Sexton's late goal has blown Division 3 wide open

Sexton goal at the death sees Clare past Kildare

A last gasp Keelan Sexton goal has blown Division 3 wide open as Clare dramatically ended Kildare's perfect start in the newly renamed Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg in Ennis.

Football • 02 Mar

Cusack park will be renamed due to new sponsorship deal with Zimmer Biomet

Cusack Park to be renamed Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg

Cusack Park is to be renamed following a new commercial partnership between Clare GAA and American firm Zimmer Biomet.

Hurling • 28 Feb

Shane O'Donnell has had a number of injury problems throughout his career

Blow for Clare as O'Donnell ruled out for season

Clare have been dealt a significant blow in their bid to retain the All-Ireland hurling title after 2024 Hurler of the Year Shane O'Donnell was ruled out for the remainder of this year's campaign due to injury.

Hurling • 28 Feb

Defending champions Clare are 0/3 in the Allianz Hurling League

Clare must find fight for relegation battle - McGrath

Shane McGrath believes Allianz Hurling League holders Clare need to up their game significantly to stay in the top tier with a crunch trip to Limerick looming

Hurling • 24 Feb

Wexford were a step ahead of Clare this afternoon

Rossiter not getting carried away after downing Clare

Wexford manager Keith Rossiter was happy to see his side pick up their first points of their Allianz League campaign but he was staying grounded after victory over the defending league and All-Ireland champions Clare.

Hurling • 24 Feb

Clare Gaa

Clare produce remarkable comeback to draw with Cork

Munster SHC recap: Four counties can't be separated

Clare overcome Tipperary to reach Munster final

U20s round-up: Cork and Kerry set up Munster final date

O'Donnell hopeful he can return later in year

Conlon intent on making more Clare memories

Kingston: Not to undermine it - but it's a league medal

Towering O'Loughlin bidding to hit heights for Clare

Offaly secure Division 2 football despite Clare defeat

Tipperary leave it late to reel in the Banner

Hogan: Relegation won't define Banner season

McMahon to the rescue as Clare remain in promotion race

McGrath: Clare body language not good in loss to Cork

Share ref briefings on rules with managers - RTÉ panel

Goal-rush pleases Ryan as Lohan fumes over reds

Cork hit Clare for six as relegation looms for holders

Sligo cling on for vital win over Clare

Canning: Kelly lucky not to see red

Kelly says 'basics done better' key to Banner win

Clare get better of Limerick to boost survival chances

Sexton goal at the death sees Clare past Kildare

Cusack Park to be renamed Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg

Blow for Clare as O'Donnell ruled out for season

Clare must find fight for relegation battle - McGrath

Rossiter not getting carried away after downing Clare