Clare’s defence of the Allianz National Hurling League got off to a far from convincing start as they lost out by seven points to Cork on Saturday evening.
Clare’s most successful hurling side, Newmarket on Fergus, have avoided the dreaded drop to intermediate for 2017 with a hard earned four-point victory over Kilmaley.
The inevitable has been delayed for either Newmarket or Kilmaley after they battled to a draw in the Clare SHC relegation final in Sixmilebridge on Saturday evening.
Passion, commitment and experience helped Miltown Malbay book their spot for a second consecutive year in Clare’s SFC last four when they outclassed Clondegad in Doonbeg on Sunday. Miltown played the opening half with a powerful gale force behind their backs, helping them score 11 points in comparisons to Clondegad’s three.