**Our annual Church Gate Collection will be held on the weekend of 10th / 11th October and Volunteers are needed for Saturday evening and Sunday morning masses in the Town. Please forward your name and preferred day to Kieran Kavanagh at Treasurer.eireogennis.clare@gaa.ie or text on 087 7985206. It will only take max an hour of your time and if we get enough volunteers, it may be as little as a half an hour**
Adult Club Championships
Hard luck to our senior hurlers who exited the championship at semi final stage last Sunday having fallen foul to an impressive Inagh Kilnamona performance. Despite our efforts, we never really clicked and hadn’t the rub of the green on the day but credit to the team who kept trying till the final whistle blew. Of course, our exit not only marked the end of our championship campaign, but also marked Shane O’Donnell’s final game for the club. We wish to acknowledge the impact Shane has had on us as a club and also on a national level and wish himself and Niamh the very best with the next chapter.
We can confirm that Gerry O’Connor and the senior hurling management team have advised the Club Executive of their decision to step down. Gerry has been involved since he joined Matt Shannon in 2020, Gerry subsequently taking on the managers role from 2024. In those seven years, we have reached three semi finals, two quarter finals and two finals with ultimate success coming with the win in 2025, 35 long years since we last had the Canon Hamilton at Éire Óg and the victory all the sweeter when our senior footballers captured the Jack Daly the following week. It will live long in our memories.
There is a lot of time, effort and dedication involved in the role and we extend our gratitude to Gerry for all he has given, and the efforts made to work in harmony with football management giving due regard to the dual players. Thanks also to the management team of Ronan Keane, John Russell, Kieran McDermott, Liam Cronin and Cathal O’Brien and others involved down through the years, and to the unsung heroes in the backroom and stats.
Good and bad news on the relegation front, our second hurling team remain intermediate for 2027 after a good win over Doora Barefield while our Ladies footballers return to intermediate ranks after losing out despite a battling performance v Burren Gaels.
Our Junior ladies won their battle with Clarecastle to secure a quarter final spot, our Junior C hurlers earned their quarter final spot after overcoming a string second half comeback from Corofin and our Junior B hurlers made it 4 from 4 wins and go straight to the semis. Junior C hurling and Junior C camogie quarter finals will take place Sunday week.
Ahead of the adult action this weekend, our minor footballers contest the Div A semis where they are away to Ennistymon on Saturday morning at 11am, best of luck to Ciaran, Dean, Darren and the team. A quick turnabout for many of the team who will take part in the U17 A hurling playoff v Ballyea on Tuesday at 7.30pm in Caherlohan.
Our Junior C footballers play their last round v Wolfe Tones on Saturday at 1pm in Clareabbey, the very best of luck to Jason and the team.
It’s a Super Sunday of action with our flagship football and camogie teams in semi final action. First up our senior footballers take on Miltown in Cusack Park at 1pm, this is the first game in a double header of semis in the Park, with Kildysart v KIB following at 3pm. The very best of luck to Shane and the team, be sure to get to the park in numbers to help get the lads over the line.
Keep the flags flying then as we head to Tulla for 4pm when our intermediate camogie team meet Sixmilebridge in their bid to reach this year’s final. Wishing the very best to Keith and the team on the day.
If you are short on colours an assortment of flags, bunting, wool plaits, and hats are available for purchase at Spar Turnpike and Heaslip’s on O’Connell Street.
As always, tickets for the senior football are available at reduced prices on the Clare GAA app or weblink here: Clare GAA - Cumann Lúthchleas Gael An Clár , the senior game is being streamed for those unable to attend on the day. Stream link also available on links below.
Fr. Liam Murray Cup Intermediate semi finals ( double Header) Online: €10 and €6 Gate: €12 and €8
Same ticket covers one or both semi finals 1.30pm: Broadford/ Bodyke v Kilkishen 4pm: Éire Óg v Sixmilebridge (Winner on the day)
Wishing the very best to all our teams in action, hope to see you all on the sidelines in support!!
Come on the Townies!
Camogie *Intermediate* Our Intermediate Camogie team have reached the Championship semi final. They take on Sixmilebridge this Sunday, 4th October, with throw-in at 4pm in Tulla. We wish the team and management the very best of luck. All support would be greatly appreciated, so get out and show the ladies your support as they battle it out for a place in the Championship Final.
*Junior C* Our Junior C team have reached the shield semi final. They take on Feakle-Killanena on Sunday, 11th October, with throw in at 10:30am in Feakle. The very best of luck to the team & their management.
*U16s* Our U16s had a great win last Saturday against Cratloe, finishing on a scoreline of Éire Óg 3-05 – Cratloe 1-06. Well done to the girls & management on a great result. The girls now have a break from competitive action until 24th October, when they will take on Whitegate at home in Éire Óg. Details of the fixture are TBC.
*U10s* Our U10s have finished up their Wednesday evening training sessions for the 2026 season. The girls will continue to train on Saturday mornings from 10–11am, ahead of their final blitz of the season, which takes place in Éire Óg on Saturday, 10th October, hosting Ballyea, Tubber & Clarecastle.
Ladies Football
*U14 Finals on the double ! / More Blitzes! / Juniors ! / Clare Development Program*
*U14s* 🏆Last Sunday *both* our red & white teams won their semi finals. A massive day for these girls
Well done to our White team who had a great win in the Div 4 final this evening v Fergus Rovers on a scoreline of 5.08 to 4.07.
👉 *One more final to go…WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!*
🔴 Div 2 Final - Red team play Banner 📍Eire Og! 🕒 4.30 pm Sunday 4 Oct
Two teams - Two Finals - a massive achievement for the Red and White
*Juniors* Juniors take on Cooraclare in the junior B semi final - Monday the 5th October @ 7.30pm in Kilrush.
*U8s* 60 girls from Crusheen, Banner & Éire Óg played last Saturday The largest number we have fielded this year We had 31 Eire Og Girls / 4 teams / 8 coaches / 3 refs Crusheen and Banner were brilliant and they all have great numbers 31 girls played camogie half time at Cusack Park with Coach John and Tadhg on Sunday.
*U10s* Banner are back for more this week taking on the U10s this Saturday in Eire Og
*U12s* U12s continue with large numbers training with some eying up places on next years U14 team .....
*Clare Player Development Program* A massive well done to the 14 Eire Og Girls who participated in the Clare PDP this Summer This is our biggest entry yet under the watchful eye of Leroy Crowe from Clare LGFA The skills will be used for County trials starting soon for U14 and U16 - more to come
Clonroad Brew
CRB is open Saturday and Sunday 9am to 12pm. Be sure to pop in for some tasty treats and drinks.
Club Lotto
Still no winner of the club lotto jackpot!! It now stands at €11,125. If you’re not in you can’t win so enter online now at https://eireoginis.ie/draws
Options to play for the full year, 25 weeks, 10 weeks, 4 weeks or weekly. Just €2 a line. Sign up now to be in with a chance to win!
The draw takes place at the clubhouse every Thursday night after 9pm and all are most welcome to pop up for the draw and a chat!
5050 Draw winner
Well done to Shane O’Connell, this week’s winner in the 5050 draw.
Congrats and well done on supporting this club initiative and helping ensure our club continues to grow and thrive.
