“I haven’t played since I killed those swans’’ 0:00 - 8:51 - Intro8:51 - 38:19 - A double Munster Football Final whammy for Clare at the weekend as the seniors and minors were defeated in contrasting circumstances against Kerry and Tipperary respectively. Former Clare manager and All-Ireland winner with his native Kerry John Kennedy rejoined Kieran Madigan to reflect on both games as well as look forward to the All-Ireland series.38:19 - 51:13 - With so much uncertainty surrounding Clare’s treatment table, Eoin and James put the focus on opponents Tipperary for this Saturday’s make-or-break Munster Senior Hurling Championship showdown in Ennis (6pm), with Tipperary Star journalist Enda Treacy who is based in Clare, looking at both sides of the divide along with previewing the concluding stages of the Munster Under 20 Championship.51:13 - 1.16:40 - Bridge United and Shannon Town secured underage cup honours while the adult CDSL leagues are down to the final fortnight as outlined by Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy who tee up a fascinating finale in all four divisions as the race to avoid relegation and gain silverware or promotion intensifies to unprecedented heights.1.16:40 - 1.31:55 - East Clare Golf Club is currently on a membership drive, with head of their marketing committee Nick Ryan joining Eoin and James to reflect on over 30 years of play & development for the club as they plan ahead for the future.1.31:55 - A hugely successful weekend for Clare Ladies Football as their flagship side advanced to the Munster Senior B Final with a game to spare, the Under 14’s advance to an All-ireland Platinum Quarter-Final against Derry this weekend and the minors retained their Munster Minor B title. The minor hurlers unfortunately bowed out of Munster but still have an All-ireland Preliminary Quarter-Final to come. Noel McNamara’s Bordeaux-Bègles qualified for the Rugby Champions Cup decider; Clare’s absence from the starting line-ups in the Women’s League of Ireland was reflected in their side’s scores while Gabriel Kehinde is building towards the much-anticpated outdoor sprinting season.
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“He’s probably like a listed building at the moment, he’s so untouchable!”
“He’s probably like a listed building at the moment, he’s so untouchable”0:00 - 7:37 - Intro7:37 - 42:20 - Clare’s flagship footballers will contest their third successive Munster Senior Final against Kerry this Sunday in Fitzgerald Stadium, with former Clare manager and All-Ireland winner with his native county John Kennedy joining Kieran Madigan to assess both sides’ strengths and weaknesses. Kieran also discusses a bizarre Munster Minor tie between Tipperary and Clare on Monday evening.42:20 - 101:29 - Clare suffered their first Munster Senior Hurling Championship set-back on Sunday when falling to a fresh Waterford in Walsh Park. Pa Kelly and Joe Cahill reflect on the tie and look forward to a must-win game against Tipperary while pivotal ties for the Under 20’s and minors are also previewed.101:29-1.29:35 - Newmarket Celtic and Tulla United will contest this year’s Ennis Carpets Clare Cup Final on May 24th but before then the shake-up for league honours and relegation avoidance take precedence as discussed by Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy.1.29:35 - A winning start to the Munster Senior B LGFA Championship for Clare’s first team allied to a Munster Minor B Final against Tipperary this Saturday are looked at along with Clare’s involvement with UL Bohs and Edel McMahon and Aoife Corey’s appearances for Ireland in the Womens Six Nations concluder against Scotland.
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“It was a Good Friday but turned out to be a great Sunday”
“It was a Good Friday but turned out to be a great Sunday”0:00 - 6:08 - Intro6:08 - 30:36 - Clare’s resurrection to snatch a remarkable draw with Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship opener on Sunday is discussed with Joe Cahill and Pa Kelly who assess a real rollercoaster tie along with Clare’s quick turnaround to travel to Waterford this Sunday.30:36 - 40:39 - With Waterford only making their championship bow this Sunday, Eoin and James get the Deise view with Waterford born Broadcaster and Commentator Oisín Langan who looks at the Walsh Park factor ahead of two home matches in six days against Clare and Limerick.40:39-1.04:31 - The Clare senior footballers commenced a memorable weekend in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg when holding off neighbours Tipperary to advance to their third successive Munster Senior decider against Kerry. Kieran Madigan looks back on Saturday’s up and down performance against the Premier along with taking in Clare’s U20 and U17 campaigns.1.04:31 - 1.27:46 - Avenue United blew the Premier Division race wide open last Saturday but with titles, promotion and relegation issues raging across all four divisions along with this weekend’s Clare Cup Semi-Finals, CDSL pair Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy run the rule over another hectic week of soccer action.1.27:46 - Clare exit the Munster Senior Camogie Championship but commence the provincial Senior B LGFA race this weekend. Munster falter in the URC but Edel McMahon returns to captain Ireland to 6Nations success over Wales. Adult LGFA League titles for St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield, Fergus Rovers, Cúil Gaels and Corofin are discussed alongside Féile hurling wins for Sixmilebridge, Éire Óg and Banner.
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“The difference between league and championship? There’s an Atlantic Ocean between them”
“The difference between League and championship? There’s an Atlantic Ocean between them”0:00 - 6:18 - Intro6:18 - 26:18 - The wait is finally over as the All-Ireland Senior Hurling champions make their Munster Championship bow this Sunday in Ennis as part of a double header with their camogie counterparts. Former All-Ireland winner Pa Kelly and hurling analyst Joe Cahill assess the latest showdown between Clare and Cork along with predicting the three teams to come out of Munster.26:18 - 44:56 - Eoin and James get an alternative view of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship with Enda Treacy, a Tipperary Star journalist who is settling in Clare. Enda looks at all five provincial contenders along with previewing this Saturday’s Munster Senior Football Championship Semi-Final derby between Clare and Tipperary.44:56-1.04:21 - Providing the Clare perspective on that senior football penultimate stage showdown is football analyst Kieran Madigan who also reviews Clare’s second successive victory in the Munster Minor Football Championship in Waterford on Monday evening.1.04:21 - 1.29:14 - The first CDSL league title was secured on Sunday as Avenue United B powered to the Brownie’s Barbershop 3rd Division crown. The race of the other three tiers along with the Youths Cup Final are also on the discussion list of CDSL pair Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy.1.29:14 - 1.43:45 - The Ennis Town and District Darts League Title is heading to Lissycasey after Fanny O’Dea’s garnered their first ever A Cup triumph. PRO Brendan Browne and Co-Secretary Evan Greer are on the line to look back on a big finals night in Tom Steele’s that also included Mickey Kerins’ A Shield success.1.43:45 - Clare’s Under 20 hurlers, senior camogie squad and minor ladies footballers face crunch championship ties over the coming days; The local adult ladies football leagues are down to finals this weekend; St Flannan’s and Ennis/Kilrush celebrate Munster rugby titles along with handball and athletics news.
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“I think these girls could tackle Trump the way they’re going”
"I think these girls could tackle Trump the way they’re going”0:00 - 6:10 - Intro6:10 - 18:14 - Clare will have a representative in next year’s AIL Women’s Rugby tier after a historic breakthrough for Ennis/Kilrush who saw off Enniskillen in the All-Ireland Promotion decider in Mullingar on Sunday. Only three years in existence, coach Gareth O’Hanlon joined Eoin and James afterwards to reflect on their unprecedented achievement.18:14 - 33:32 - The Clare Minor footballers got off the mark in style on Monday evening with an opening Munster Championship victory over Limerick while the Under 20’s will hope to follow suit this evening (Tuesday) against Tipperary in New Inn (7pm) to maintain their interests in this year’s provincial race. Kieran Madigan assesses both ties and also talks about Tipperary’s senior side who advanced to a Munster Semi-Final against the Banner on Saturday week.33:32 - 41:10 - It was also a winning week for the minor and Under 20 hurling sides who remain unbeaten in their respective Munster campaigns. Terence Fahy’s Under 20’s edged out Waterford on away soil last Wednesday before the minors pipped Tipperary at the post in their championship bow in Ennis last Saturday.41:10 - 1.05:00 - It was a significant Sunday at the top of the Premier Division as Avenue and Bridge United made timely statements of intent CDSL duo Paul Kennedy and Dean Russell reflect on those matches and the promotion and relegation races in all four divisions along with celebrating Tulla United’s Premier Youths title Play-Off victory over Bridge United on penalties.1.05:00 - 1-20:59 - Following Clare’s National Camogie League Division 1B Final reverse the previous weekend, hopes were high that the Under 16’s and 23’s could qualify for championship business end positions However as Ann-Marie McGann confirmed, it wasn’t to be for both sides in their respective ties on Sunday.1.20:59 - 1.27:01 - Clare’s Under 14 Ladies Footballers will contest the Munster A Final against Cork in Brosna on Wednesday at 7.45pm according to PRO Rachel Healy who also outlined the line-ups for this Sunday’s local Adult LGFA League Semi-Finals.1.27:01 - 1.36:29 - The Ennis Town and District Darts League is coming to a conclusion in Tom Steele’s this Sunday when the A Championship and Shield Finals take place from 5pm. PRO Brendan Browne assessed the semi-final second leg ties which take place this evening (Tuesday) as well as looking back on The Goalpost’s historic B title triumph.1.36:29 - St Flannan’s contest a Munster rugby final in UL this Wednesday; Clare’s Minor Ladies Footballers appear set for the Munster B decider while Ennis Track are preparing for another major weekend
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