ABOUT THIS EPISODE
’I’ll probably get arrested but they would be very, very pleasurable handcuffs’
9:18 - 22:37 - Former Munster and Ireland International Marcus Horan joins Eoin and James to reflect on Munster’s heartbreaking penalty shoot-out URC loss to the Sharks in Durban at the weekend. With several players retiring and a new coach on the way for next season, what do Munster have to do to bounce back?
22:37 - 32:25 - Ten Ennis/Kilrush players were called into Munster’s Senior Women’s training squad for the coming season, with Ennis/Kilrush Head Coach Gareth O’Hanlon praising his players who are making the step up to AIL for the 2025/26 season. He also outlines their current preparations and new signing prospects.
32:25 - 55:54 - The only way was up for the Clare senior footballers after their flooring Down defeat and despite the loss of five key players, there would be a rousing Banner backlash from Peter Keane’s side according to Kieran Madigan who eagerly awaits the All-Ireland Group Stage decider against Louth on neutral soil in a fortnight's time.
55:54 - 1.04:47 - While the male footballers had a moral victory, their female equivalents had a superb actual win over Offaly to put one foot in the All-ireland Intermediate LGFA Championship Quarter-Finals. An extremely young Banner side scored five goals in a clinical performance according to freelance reporter Evan Greer who also looked forward to their group decider against Wexford in two weeks time.
1.04:47 - 1.15:03 - It’s all on the line for Clare Camogie this Saturday as the Under 23’s and seniors hosts Limerick in a Shannonside All-Ireland Championship double from 12 noon. Also on the line is Derek Dormer’s dinner for Monday evening, having promised to eat his hat if Limerick are to prevail, with Ann-Marie McGann more than willing to serve up his appetising headgear.
1.15:03 - There were All-Ireland Hurling Championship successes for six Clare players representing London, Roscommon and New York as well as Kevin Sammon who managed Roscommon to Nicky Rackard glory before joining up with the Clare minor 24 hours later for their superb derby victory over Galway to advance to the last four for the fourth consecutive season.
An All-Ireland Minor title is also on offer for the 40 strong Celtic Challenge hurlers who take on Dublin in the Division 2 Final in FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles this Saturday (12pm).
There’s an award for Eimear Considine, a spectacular tennis tournament in Ennis Tennis and Badminton Club while Ogonnelloe swap their hurleys for clubs for their golf classic. The Clare Cup Adult Hurling League Quarter-Finals also take place this Friday.
