Clare GAA
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The Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association
(GAA) or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards
of the GAA in Ireland
, and is responsible for Gaelic games
in County Clare
. The county board is also responsible for the Clare inter-county teams.
, founder of the GAA, was from the county. The Clare's first provincial title came in 1899, and their second in 1914. In the latter year the team went on to win the All-Ireland title for the first time after a convincing win over Laois
. Clare captured another provincial title in 1932, but despite producing well-known players such as Jimmy Smyth
, they did not manage another such success until 1995. After that year's triumph, Ger Loughnane
's team went on to win the county's first senior All-Ireland in 81 years. They won both the Munster and All-Ireland championship for the second time in two years in 1997.
at Croke Park. Earlier in July 2009, they also picked up their first ever Munster Under 21 Hurling Championship
title after a 2-17 to 2-12 win against Waterford
in the final in Dungarvan
.
's tenure as Clare hurling manager looked to be under threat after it emerged the players had sent a letter to the County Board seeking his removal from the post. It appears that the players were disappointed with the county's lack of progress in 2009. The panel requested that the unsigned letter be read out at a County Board meeting on 27 October 2009. At the meeting on the 27 October 2009, the Clare county board gave McNamara their full backing despite the growing opposition from some players.
On 1 November 2009, the hurling panel produced a vote of no confidence in McNamara to continue as manager.
After a Clare County Board meeting in Ennis on 10 November 2009, McNamama made a stirring address, confirming his desire to stay in place as manager of the Banner hurlers, reflecting on the progress made in 2009 and outling his plans for next season. He spoke to delegates present for close to 30 minutes after members of the media had been asked to leave the room. A letter from the 27 player panel was read out at the meeting explaining that only one squad member had sided with McNamara in the vote of confidence on November 1.
In spite of the opposition, the Clare County Board are standing behind McNamaa with County Board officials pledging to work with McNamara to iron out any problems they can.
A player delegation led by captain Brian O'Connell are set to meet with County Board officials before the 19 November to outline their opposition to McNamara staying in place for the 2010 season.
McNamara resigned as manager at the end of 2009.
National League:
Provincial Championship:
Squad as per Clare vs Tipperary (Munster Semi Final 2011)
Notable players include All Star award winner Catherine O'Loughlin
,
young player of the year winner Carina Roseingrave
and Patricia Morrissey
, junior player of the year award winner Maura McNicholas
, Marjorie Griffin
who won three medals with Antrim
1945-47, and Clare Jones who captained Clare to the Junior All-Ireland title
in 1981 and won five medals with Kilkanny
1986-1990.
Under Camogie’s National Development Plan 2010-2015, “Our Game, Our Passion,” five new camogie clubs are to be established in the county by 2015.
in 1917. Clare football's greatest day since then came in 1992 when they won the Munster Senior Football Championship
by beating Kerry
in the final before going down to Dublin
in the All-Ireland semi-final. The county's Vocational Schools team have made it to 2 All-Ireland Vocational Schools Championship
Finals, losing to Tyrone
in 1970 and to Wicklow
in 1983. Clare were the first All-Ireland Minor Football Championship
winners in 1929.
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Clare Football Panel 2011
Joe Hayes-Lissycasey
Keith Ryan-Shannon Gaels
Niall White-Doora-Barefield
Laurence Healy-Ennistymon
Gordon Kelly-Milltown
Graham Kelly-Milltown
John Hayes-Kilrush
Martin McMahon-Kilmurray Ibrickane
Shane McNeilis-Kildysart
Dara Blake-Liscannor
Dean Ryan-Éire Óg
Barry Duggan-Cratloe
Ogie Murphy-Cratloe
Darren ONeill-Éire Óg
Barry Hartnett-Meelick
Kevin Harnett-Meelick
Gary Brennan-Clondegad
Ger Quinlan-OCurrys
Conor Ryan-Cratloe
Niall Browne-Two Mile House
Michael Foran-OCurrys
Cathal OConnor-Coolmeen
David OBrien-Doora-Barefield
Rory Donnelly-Cooraclare
Diarmuid Daly-Corofin
Alan Clohessy-Liscannor
David Tubridy-Doonbeg
Enda Lyons-Doora-Barefield
David OConnor-St Brigids
Adrian Cahill-Celbridge
Timmy Ryan-Kilmihill
Shane Brennan-Clondegad
Ger Fannin-Doora-Barefield
Michael O'Regan-Éire Óg
Provincial Championship
Other
Gaelic Athletic Association
The Gaelic Athletic Association is an amateur Irish and international cultural and sporting organisation focused primarily on promoting Gaelic games, which include the traditional Irish sports of hurling, camogie, Gaelic football, handball and rounders...
(GAA) or Clare GAA is one of the 32 county boards
GAA county
A Gaelic Athletic Association county is a geographic region within the Gaelic Athletic Association , controlled by a county board and originally based on the counties of Ireland as they were in 1884. While the counties of Ireland have changed since the foundation of that date, the GAA counties have...
of the GAA in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, and is responsible for Gaelic games
Gaelic games
Gaelic games are sports played in Ireland under the auspices of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The two main games are Gaelic football and hurling...
in County Clare
County Clare
-History:There was a Neolithic civilisation in the Clare area — the name of the peoples is unknown, but the Prehistoric peoples left evidence behind in the form of ancient dolmen; single-chamber megalithic tombs, usually consisting of three or more upright stones...
. The county board is also responsible for the Clare inter-county teams.
Senior Hurling
Hurling has been played in Clare for centuries and Michael CusackMichael Cusack
Michael Cusack was an Irish teacher and founder of the Gaelic Athletic Association.-His Life:...
, founder of the GAA, was from the county. The Clare's first provincial title came in 1899, and their second in 1914. In the latter year the team went on to win the All-Ireland title for the first time after a convincing win over Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
. Clare captured another provincial title in 1932, but despite producing well-known players such as Jimmy Smyth
Jimmy Smyth (hurler)
Jimmy Smyth is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ruan and with the Clare senior inter-county team from 1948 until 1967. Smyth is regarded as one of the greatest hurlers never to have won an All-Ireland medal.-Early life:Jimmy Smyth was born in Ruan near Ennis,...
, they did not manage another such success until 1995. After that year's triumph, Ger Loughnane
Ger Loughnane
Ger Loughnane is a Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Feakle and with the Clare senior inter-county team in the 1970s and 1980s...
's team went on to win the county's first senior All-Ireland in 81 years. They won both the Munster and All-Ireland championship for the second time in two years in 1997.
Under 21 Hurling
In September 2009, Clare won their first ever All-Ireland under-21 hurling title with a 0-15 to 0-14 win over KilkennyKilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
at Croke Park. Earlier in July 2009, they also picked up their first ever Munster Under 21 Hurling Championship
Munster Under-21 Hurling Championship
The Munster GAA Hurling Under-21 Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1964 for players aged between 18 and 21 in the province of Munster in Ireland...
title after a 2-17 to 2-12 win against Waterford
Waterford GAA
The Waterford County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Waterford GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for all levels of Gaelic games in County Waterford. The County Board is also responsible for the Waterford inter-county teams. The county...
in the final in Dungarvan
Fraher Field
Fraher Field is a Gaelic Athletic Association stadium, located in Dungarvan, County Waterford, owned by the Waterford GAA County Board. It has a total capacity of around 15,000....
.
2009 Hurling Management Crisis
In October 2009, Mike McNamaraMike McNamara
Michael "Mike" McNamara is a retired Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Scariff from the 1960s until the 1980s...
's tenure as Clare hurling manager looked to be under threat after it emerged the players had sent a letter to the County Board seeking his removal from the post. It appears that the players were disappointed with the county's lack of progress in 2009. The panel requested that the unsigned letter be read out at a County Board meeting on 27 October 2009. At the meeting on the 27 October 2009, the Clare county board gave McNamara their full backing despite the growing opposition from some players.
On 1 November 2009, the hurling panel produced a vote of no confidence in McNamara to continue as manager.
After a Clare County Board meeting in Ennis on 10 November 2009, McNamama made a stirring address, confirming his desire to stay in place as manager of the Banner hurlers, reflecting on the progress made in 2009 and outling his plans for next season. He spoke to delegates present for close to 30 minutes after members of the media had been asked to leave the room. A letter from the 27 player panel was read out at the meeting explaining that only one squad member had sided with McNamara in the vote of confidence on November 1.
In spite of the opposition, the Clare County Board are standing behind McNamaa with County Board officials pledging to work with McNamara to iron out any problems they can.
A player delegation led by captain Brian O'Connell are set to meet with County Board officials before the 19 November to outline their opposition to McNamara staying in place for the 2010 season.
McNamara resigned as manager at the end of 2009.
County Board Officers
- Chairman: Michael O Neill (Ballyea)
- Vice-Chairman: Joe Cooney (O'Callaghans Mills)
- Secretary: Pat Fitzgearld (SixmilebridgeSixmilebridge GAASixmilebridge is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Sixmilebridge, County Clare, Ireland.-History:Sixmilebridge Hurling Club was founded in 1904. The first recorded matches were at Junior hurling and football level against Newmarket on Fergus with the hurlers winning and the footballers losing...
) - Asst-Secretary: Des Crowe (Ruan)
- Treasurer: Bernard Keane (St Josephs Doora Barefield)
- Asst-Treasurer: Gerry Lynch (Tulla)
- PRO: Syl O Connor (SixmilebridgeSixmilebridge GAASixmilebridge is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Sixmilebridge, County Clare, Ireland.-History:Sixmilebridge Hurling Club was founded in 1904. The first recorded matches were at Junior hurling and football level against Newmarket on Fergus with the hurlers winning and the footballers losing...
) - Gaeltacht-Officer: Tomás De Búrca Club (Cora Fine CLG)
- Development-Officer: John Fawl (Ennistymon)
- Coaching-Officer: Éamon Fennessy (SixmilebridgeSixmilebridge GAASixmilebridge is a Gaelic Athletic Association club in Sixmilebridge, County Clare, Ireland.-History:Sixmilebridge Hurling Club was founded in 1904. The first recorded matches were at Junior hurling and football level against Newmarket on Fergus with the hurlers winning and the footballers losing...
)
Honours
All-Ireland Championship:- All-Ireland Senior Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1887 for the top hurling teams in Ireland....
s: 3- 1914All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1914The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1914 was the 28th series of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, Ireland's premier hurling knock-out competition...
, 1995All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1995The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship of 1995 was the 109th staging of Ireland's premier hurling knock-out competition...
, 1997All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 1997The All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship of 1997 was the 111th staging of Ireland's premier hurling competition...
- 1914
- All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Intermediate Hurling ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship is a hurling competition played between the strong hurling counties of Ireland. In some cases the teams consist of players who are not on the senior squads for their county , or in others of players who are from junior or intermediate clubs...
s: 1- 2011
- All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of hurling played in Ireland...
s: 1- 2009All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship 2009-Miscellaneous:* After losing twleve provincial finals throughout the history of the competition, Clare finally triumph and claim their first Munster title. The team subsequently progresses to claim their first ever All-Ireland title....
- 2009
- All-Ireland Minor Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Minor Hurling ChampionshipThe GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship is an annual competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for competitors under eighteen years of age in the game of hurling played in Ireland.The series of games are played during the summer months with the All-Ireland final...
s: 1- 1997
- All-Ireland Junior Hurling ChampionshipAll-Ireland Junior Hurling ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship was a hurling competition organized by the Gaelic Athletic Association in Ireland. The competition was originally contested by the second teams of the strong counties, and the first teams of the weaker counties...
s: 2- 1914, 1993
National League:
- National Hurling LeagueNational Hurling LeagueThe National Hurling League is an annual hurling competition between the county teams of Ireland. Contested by 35 teams , it operates on a system of promotion and relegation between four different divisions, with Division One...
s: 3- 1946, 1977, 1978,
Provincial Championship:
- Munster Senior Hurling ChampionshipMunster Senior Hurling ChampionshipThe Munster GAA Hurling Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1888 for the top hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland....
s: 6- 1889, 1914, 1932, 1995, 1997, 1998
- Munster Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipMunster Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipThe Munster GAA Hurling Under-21 Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1964 for players aged between 18 and 21 in the province of Munster in Ireland...
s: 1- 2009
- Munster Minor Hurling ChampionshipMunster Minor Hurling ChampionshipThe Munster GAA Hurling Minor Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for the youngest competitors in the province of Munster in Ireland...
s: 4- 1981, 1989, 2010, 2011
- Munster Junior Hurling ChampionshipMunster Junior Hurling ChampionshipThe Munster Junior Hurling Championship is a junior "knockout" competition in the game of Hurling played in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Munster Council....
s: 4- 1914, 1949, 1993, 1995
- Munster Intermediate Hurling ChampionshipMunster Intermediate Hurling ChampionshipThe Munster GAA Hurling Intermediate Championship is an annual hurling competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1961 for the strong hurling teams in the province of Munster in Ireland...
s: 1- 2011
- Waterford Crystal CupWaterford Crystal CupThe Waterford Crystal Cup is an annual hurling competition organised by the Munster Council of the Gaelic Athletic Association since 2006 for the top inter-county teams and third-level universities and institutes of technology teams in the province of Munster in Ireland.The series of games are...
: 1- 2009
Hurling All Stars (40)
- 4 - Brian LohanBrian LohanBrian Lohan is an Irish sportsman. He plays hurling with his local club Wolfe Tones na Sionna and was a member of the Clare senior inter-county team from 1993 until 2006, during which time he won two All-Ireland titles, three Munster titles and four Railway Cup titles...
1995, 1996, 1997, 2002 - 4 - Jamesie O'ConnorJamesie O'ConnorJamesie O'Connor is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club St. Joseph's Doora-Barefield and with the Clare senior inter-county team from 1993 until 2004.-Biography:...
1995, 1997, 1998, 2001 - 3 - Seanie McMahonSeánie McMahonSeánie McMahon is a retired Irish sportsman. He played hurling with his local club St.Josephs Doora-Barefield and with the Clare senior inter-county team from 1994 until 2006. McMahon is regarded as one of Clare's greatest-ever hurlers. He is the highest scoring back in All-Ireland Championship...
1995, 1997, 1998 - 3 - Anthony DalyAnthony Daly (hurler)Anthony Daly is an Irish hurling manager and former player. He is the current manager of the Dublin senior hurling team....
1994, 1995, 1998 - 3 - Seamus DurackSéamus DurackSéamus Durack is a former Irish sportsperson. He played senior hurling with the Clare inter-county team in the 1970s and 1980s.-Club:Durack played his club hurling with the Feakle and Éire Óg clubs in Clare...
1977, 1978, 1981 - 2 - Colin LynchColin LynchColin Lynch is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling and Gaelic football with his local clubs Kilmaley and Lissycasey, and was a member of the Clare senior inter-county hurling team from 1997 until 2008.-Club:...
1997, 2002 - 2 - Davy FitzgeraldDavy FitzGeraldDavid Fitzgerald is an Irish hurling manager and former player. He is a former manager of the Waterford senior hurling team....
1995, 2002 - 2 - Ollie BakerOllie BakerOliver "Ollie" Baker is an Irish retired hurler who played as a midfielder for the Clare senior hurling team. He is the current manager of the Offaly senior hurling team....
1995, 1998 - 2 - Liam DoyleLiam DoyleLiam Doyle is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Bodyke and with the Clare senior inter-county team in the 1990s and 2000s. Doyle served as trainer of Sixmilebridge Hurling club in 2007 and 2008.- Reflist :...
1995, 1997 - 2 - Ger O'LoughlinGer O'LoughlinGer 'Sparrow' O'Loughlin is an Irish former hurling manager and retired player.An effective forward, O'Loughlin enjoyed a successful playing career at club level with Clarecastle and at inter-county level with Clare...
1995, 1997 - 2 - Johnny CallinanJohn CallinanJohn Callinan is a former Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with the Clare senior inter-county team from 1973 until 1987.-Early life:John Callinan was born in Clarecastle, County Clare in 1955 into a family of one brother and four sisters...
1979, 1981 - 2 - Johnny Mc Mahon 1976, 1977
- 2 - Ger LoughnaneGer LoughnaneGer Loughnane is a Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Feakle and with the Clare senior inter-county team in the 1970s and 1980s...
1974, 1977 - 1 each: Tony GriffinTony GriffinTony Griffin is a former member of the Clare intercounty Hurling team. He plays his club hurling with Local club Ballyea, Co. Clare.-Inter-county career:In 2000, he was called up to the Clare intercounty team under Ger Loughnane....
2006, Niall GilliganNiall GilliganNiall Gilligan is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Sixmilebridge and is a former player with the Clare senior inter-county team.-Club:...
1999, Frank LohanFrank LohanFrank Lohan is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his adopted club Oranmore/Maree, on the outskirts of Galway city, and was a member of the Clare senior inter-county team from 1995 until 2008.-Playing career:...
1999, Seán StackSeán StackSeán Stack is a retired Irish sportsman. He played hurling with his local club Sixmilebridge and with the Clare senior inter-county team in the 1970s and 1980s. Stack is regarded as one of the greatest players never to have won an All-Ireland title.-Biography:Seán Stack was born in Listowel,...
1981, Colm Honan 1978, Noel Casey 1978, Michael Moroney 1977
Most Championship Goals
- 21 - Niall GilliganNiall GilliganNiall Gilligan is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Sixmilebridge and is a former player with the Clare senior inter-county team.-Club:...
- 20 - Jimmy SmythJimmy Smyth (hurler)Jimmy Smyth is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Ruan and with the Clare senior inter-county team from 1948 until 1967. Smyth is regarded as one of the greatest hurlers never to have won an All-Ireland medal.-Early life:Jimmy Smyth was born in Ruan near Ennis,...
- 10 - Tony GriffinTony GriffinTony Griffin is a former member of the Clare intercounty Hurling team. He plays his club hurling with Local club Ballyea, Co. Clare.-Inter-county career:In 2000, he was called up to the Clare intercounty team under Ger Loughnane....
- 6 - Alan MarkhamAlan MarkhamAlan Markham is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Kilmaley and with the Clare senior inter-county team.-References:...
- 5 - Diarmuid McMahonDiarmuid McMahonDiarmuid McMahon is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Kilmaley and has been a member of the Clare senior hurling team since 2004.- References :...
- 4 - Cyril LyonsCyril LyonsCyril Lyons is a Irish hurling manager and former player. He played hurling with his local club Ruan and with the Clare senior inter-county team from 1983 until 1996. Lyons later served as managed of the Clare senior inter-county team from 2000 until 2003...
- 4 - Tony CarmodyTony CarmodyTony Carmody is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Inagh and was a member of the Clare senior inter-county team from 2001 to 2010...
- 3 - Barry NugentBarry NugentBarry Nugent is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Éire Óg and has been a member of the Clare senior hurling panel since 2003.-Club:Nugent plays his club hurling and football with Ennis based club Éire Óg.-References:...
- 3 - Ger O'LoughlinGer O'LoughlinGer 'Sparrow' O'Loughlin is an Irish former hurling manager and retired player.An effective forward, O'Loughlin enjoyed a successful playing career at club level with Clarecastle and at inter-county level with Clare...
- 2 - David FordeDavid Forde (Clare hurler)David Forde is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Ogonnelloe and was a member of the Clare senior inter-county team in the 1990s and 2000s. He played as a forward.-References:...
- 1 - Jamesie O'ConnorJamesie O'ConnorJamesie O'Connor is a retired Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club St. Joseph's Doora-Barefield and with the Clare senior inter-county team from 1993 until 2004.-Biography:...
- 1 - Mark Flaherty
- 1 - Darach Honan
- 1 - Conor McGrathConor McGrathConor McGrath is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Cratloe and has been a member of the Clare senior inter-county team since 2011.-References:...
Clare Hurling Squad
- Manager: Davy FitzgeraldDavy FitzGeraldDavid Fitzgerald is an Irish hurling manager and former player. He is a former manager of the Waterford senior hurling team....
Squad as per Clare vs Tipperary (Munster Semi Final 2011)
Camogie
Camogie was established by County Secreatry Mick Hennessy of Clooney in 1934. Peggy Nagle of Ennistymon and Sheila Carroll of Lahinch revived the game in 1958.Notable players include All Star award winner Catherine O'Loughlin
Catherine O'Loughlin (Clare camogie player)
Catherine O’Loughlin is a camogie player, winner of a All-Star award in 2005 She helped Clare to two All-Ireland Junior finals in three years only to lose both in replays, to Galway in 2003 and Dublin in 2005. She was nominated for a further All Star award in 2004.-External links:* * Official...
,
young player of the year winner Carina Roseingrave
Carina Roseingrave
Carina Roseingrave is a camogie player, Young Player of the Year award winner in 2008.-Career:She came to prominence with Clare as they won the All Ireland junior championship of 2008, scoring a goal in the final.-External links:...
and Patricia Morrissey
Patricia Morrissey
Patricia Morrissey is a former camogie player, winner of the Elvery Cup for the short-lived ‘Miss Camogie’ award in 1971. From Quilty, County Clare, Co Clare, she played for the UCD Ashbourne Cup winning team and captained Dublin to the 1971 junior All Ireland title.-External links:* Official...
, junior player of the year award winner Maura McNicholas
Maura McNicholas
Maura McNicholas is a former camogie player, winner of the AIB Gaelic Star award for Camogie Junior Player of the year in 1986.-Family Background:Her mother Kitty played at centre field when Clare won the All Ireland junior championship in 1974.-Career:...
, Marjorie Griffin
Marjorie Griffin
Marjorie Griffin is a former camogie player, captain of the All Ireland Camogie Championship winning team in 1946.-Career:Born in Clare she moved to live in Antrim. She was play-maker from defence on the Antrim 1946 team that defeated Down, Armagh, Cavan and Derry to win the Ulster championship...
who won three medals with Antrim
Antrim GAA
The Antrim County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Antrim GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Antrim. The county board is also responsible for the Antrim inter-county teams...
1945-47, and Clare Jones who captained Clare to the Junior All-Ireland title
All-Ireland Junior Camogie Championship
The All-Ireland Junior Camogie Championship is the most important competition for third-tier county teams in the women’s field sport of camogie. In accordance with the practice in GAA competitions the term junior applies to the level of competition rather than the age group...
in 1981 and won five medals with Kilkanny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
1986-1990.
Under Camogie’s National Development Plan 2010-2015, “Our Game, Our Passion,” five new camogie clubs are to be established in the county by 2015.
Honours
- All-Ireland Junior Camogie ChampionshipAll-Ireland Junior Camogie ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Junior Camogie Championship is the most important competition for third-tier county teams in the women’s field sport of camogie. In accordance with the practice in GAA competitions the term junior applies to the level of competition rather than the age group...
: 4- 1974, 1981, 1986, 2008
- All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie ChampionshipAll-Ireland Intermediate Camogie ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship is the most important competition in the women’s field sport of camogie for second-tier county teams and for second-string teams of first-tier counties. If the winning team comes from a second-tier county, that county is promoted to the following...
: 3- 1993, 1995, 1999
Gaelic football
Clare won their first Munster Senior Football ChampionshipMunster Senior Football Championship
The Munster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Munster Council and are played during the summer months...
in 1917. Clare football's greatest day since then came in 1992 when they won the Munster Senior Football Championship
Munster Senior Football Championship
The Munster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Munster Council and are played during the summer months...
by beating Kerry
Kerry GAA
The Kerry County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Kerry...
in the final before going down to Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
in the All-Ireland semi-final. The county's Vocational Schools team have made it to 2 All-Ireland Vocational Schools Championship
All-Ireland Vocational Schools Championship
The All-Ireland Vocational Schools Championship is a Gaelic Athletic Association football and hurling competition. There are two levels of competition. Individual schools compete for county, provincial and All-Ireland competitions...
Finals, losing to Tyrone
Tyrone GAA
The Tyrone County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Tyrone GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Tyrone. The county board is also responsible for the Tyrone inter-county teams....
in 1970 and to Wicklow
Wicklow GAA
The Wicklow County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Wicklow GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Wicklow...
in 1983. Clare were the first All-Ireland Minor Football Championship
All-Ireland Minor Football Championship
The All-Ireland Minor Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for under-18 competitors of the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland...
winners in 1929.
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Clare Football Panel 2011
Joe Hayes-Lissycasey
Keith Ryan-Shannon Gaels
Niall White-Doora-Barefield
Laurence Healy-Ennistymon
Gordon Kelly-Milltown
Graham Kelly-Milltown
John Hayes-Kilrush
Martin McMahon-Kilmurray Ibrickane
Shane McNeilis-Kildysart
Dara Blake-Liscannor
Dean Ryan-Éire Óg
Barry Duggan-Cratloe
Ogie Murphy-Cratloe
Darren ONeill-Éire Óg
Barry Hartnett-Meelick
Kevin Harnett-Meelick
Gary Brennan-Clondegad
Ger Quinlan-OCurrys
Conor Ryan-Cratloe
Niall Browne-Two Mile House
Michael Foran-OCurrys
Cathal OConnor-Coolmeen
David OBrien-Doora-Barefield
Rory Donnelly-Cooraclare
Diarmuid Daly-Corofin
Alan Clohessy-Liscannor
David Tubridy-Doonbeg
Enda Lyons-Doora-Barefield
David OConnor-St Brigids
Adrian Cahill-Celbridge
Timmy Ryan-Kilmihill
Shane Brennan-Clondegad
Ger Fannin-Doora-Barefield
Michael O'Regan-Éire Óg
Honours
All-Ireland Championship- All-Ireland Minor Football ChampionshipAll-Ireland Minor Football ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Minor Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for under-18 competitors of the game of Gaelic football played in Ireland...
s: 1- 1929
- All-Ireland Senior B Football Championships: 1
- 1991
Provincial Championship
- Munster Senior Football ChampionshipMunster Senior Football ChampionshipThe Munster Senior Football Championship is the premier "knockout" competition in the game of football played in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Munster Council and are played during the summer months...
s: 2- 1917, 1992
- Munster Minor Football ChampionshipMunster Minor Football ChampionshipThe Munster Minor Football Championship is the Minor "knockout" competition in the game of Gaelic football played in the province of Munster in Ireland. The series of games are organised by the Munster Council. The current Munster Minor football champions are Tipperary. Clare won the inaugural...
s: 3- 1929, 1930, 1953
- Munster Junior Football ChampionshipMunster Junior Football ChampionshipThe Munster Junior football championship is an annual Gaelic football competition between the Munster GAA counties. The rules with respect to who is eligible vary between the counties. In Cork and Kerry, the players can not play with a senior club. In the other four counties, any player who is not...
s: 1- 1925
Other
- Tommy Murphy CupTommy Murphy CupThe Tommy Murphy Cup is a Gaelic football competition, featuring senior county teams elimainated from the early stages of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship and also Kilkenny when not fielding a team in the main All-Ireland...
: 1- 2004
- McGrath CupMcGrath CupThe McGrath Cup is a Gaelic Football competition played between the Third Level Colleges and Counties in Munster.The following Third Level Colleges take part:* University College Cork * Tralee IT* University of Limerick...
: 11- 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2008
Football All Stars (1)
- 1 - Seamus ClancySeamus ClancySeamus Clancy is a Gealic football from Kilnaboy County Clare. He won a Munster Senior Football Championship in 1992 when Clare had a surprise win over Kerry in the final, he later won an All Star award and is to date Clare's only football All Star. He also won an All Ireland B Title with Clare in...
1992
Ladies Gaelic Football
- All-Ireland Junior Ladies' Football ChampionshipAll-Ireland Junior Ladies' Football ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Junior Ladies' Football Championship is a "knockout" competition in the game of Ladies' Gaelic football played by women in Ireland...
: 2- 1991, 1996
- All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies' Football ChampionshipAll-Ireland Intermediate Ladies' Football ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies' Football Championship is a "knockout" competition in the game of Ladies' Gaelic football played by women in Ireland...
: 3- 1991, 1994, 2009
- All-Ireland Under-18 Ladies' Football ChampionshipAll-Ireland Under-18 Ladies' Football ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Under-18 Ladies' Football Championship is a "knockout" competition in the game of Ladies' Gaelic football played by women in Ireland. The series of games are organised by Ladies' Gaelic Football Association ) and are played during the summer months...
: 2- 1989, 1990
- All-Ireland Under-16 Ladies' Football ChampionshipAll-Ireland Under-16 Ladies' Football ChampionshipThe All-Ireland Under-16 Ladies' Football Championship is a "knockout" competition in the game of Ladies' Gaelic football played by women in Ireland. The series of games are organised by Ladies' Gaelic Football Association ) and are played during the summer months...
: 4- 1985, 1987, 1990, 1994
- Ladies' Football National league: 1
- 2001
- Ladies' Football National League Div 2: 4
- 1990, 1991, 2000, 2008
- Ladies' Football National League Div 3: 1
- 2008
Club Championships
- Clare Senior Hurling Championship
- Clare Senior Football Championship
- Clare Intermediate Hurling ChampionshipClare Intermediate Hurling ChampionshipClare Intermediate Hurling Championship is the second-tier hurling competition organized by the Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The competition is confined to clubs in Clare in Ireland. The winners usually will play in the senior grade the following year for the Clare Senior...
- Clare Intermediate Football ChampionshipClare Intermediate Football ChampionshipClare Intermediate Football Championship is the second-tier gaelic football competition organized by the Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The competition is confined to clubs in Clare in Ireland. The winners usually will play in the senior grade the following year for the...
- Clare Junior Hurling ChampionshipClare Junior Hurling ChampionshipClare Junior Hurling Championship is the third-tier hurling competition organized by the Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The competition is confined to clubs in Clare in Ireland. The winners usually will play in the intermediate grade the following year for the Clare...
- Clare Junior Football ChampionshipClare Junior Football ChampionshipClare Junior Football Championship is the third-tier gaelic football competition organized by the Clare County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The competition is confined to clubs in Clare in Ireland. The winners usually will play in the intermediate grade the following year for the Clare...
- Clare Minor Hurling ChampionshipClare Minor Hurling ChampionshipThe Clare Minor Hurling Championship is a hurling competition played by GAA teams in Clare in Ireland. All players have to be under the age of 18 in the year in which they take part here. The competition is organized by Clare GAA county board.-Roll of honour:...
- Clare Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipClare Under-21 Hurling ChampionshipThe Clare Under-21 Hurling Championship is a hurling competition played by GAA teams in Clare in Ireland. All players have to be under the age of 21 in the year in which they take part here. The competition is organized by Clare GAA county board. The 2010 champion is Éire Óg who defeated...