Intensive Clare

“The difference between League and championship? There’s an Atlantic Ocean between them”

0:00 - 6:18 - Intro

6:18 - 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.

"I think these girls could tackle Trump the way they’re going”

0:00 - 6:10 - Intro

6:10 - 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

"I’m delighted to come on so you and lynch could have a laugh at my expense”

0:00 - 6:56 - Intro

6:56 - 23:15 - A welcome return to the pod for Ger O’Connell who, as manager of the Clare Minor hurlers, leads his side into Munster Championship battle this Saturday in a tasty opening tie against reigning Munster and All-ireland champs Tipperary in Ennis at 2pm. It’s a big week for Clare hurling & also includes Wednesday’s U20s trip to Dungarvan.

23:15 - 40:58 - The county’s minor and U20 footballers also enter new territory, Kieran Madigan assesses Maurice Walsh’s U20 side who host Cork in the opening Phase 2 showdown in Quilty this evening (Tuesday, April 1st) at 7pm; while six days later, Joe Hayes’ minor side welcome Limerick to the same venue to begin their championship campaign.

40;58 - 55:40 - Disappointing National League finales for Clare’s flagship camogie and ladies football squads are discussed with Derek Dormer who witnessed John Carmody’s side’s agonisingly Division 1B camogie decider loss to Antrim and the Banner’s inevitable demotion back down to Division 3 in football.

55:40 - 1.19:28 - It’s down to the last four in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup after Newmarket Celtic, Bridge Utd and Fair Green Celtic joined Tulla Utd in the semi-finals. CDSL duo Paul Kennedy and Dean Russell reflect on those wins as well as a deep dive into all four CDSL leagues; a new women’s team for Ennis Dons and a winner-takes-all Youths Premier League play-off between Bridge Utd and Tulla Utd this Saturday in Frank Healy Park at 5.30pm.

1.19:28 - 1.36:05 - Ennis/Kilrush are only 80 minutes away from the prestigious women’s AIL after seeing off Tuam/Oughterard in the All-Ireland Promotion Semi-Final by 34-26 in Tuam on Sunday. Captain Michaela Glynn joined us to look back on that historic success and preview Sunday’s decider against Enniskillen in Mullingar.

1.36;05 - St Flannan’s are preparing for a Munster rugby final; the Clare Under 16 camogie side are vying for an All-Ireland semi-final spot; Edel McMahon stars as Ireland secure a 6Nations victory over Italy; Munster Ladies Football defeats for Clare’s U16’s and Minors while Ennis Track were hugely successful at the weekend’s National Juvenile Indoor Athletics Championships.

"Did you get a magic lamp from Santa by any chance as in terms of wishes, 2025 couldn’t have gone much better for you so far"0:00 - 6:34 - Intro

6:34 - 19:26 - It’s 17 years since Clare’s flagship camogie side garnered silverware but Ziyan Spillane and Co; are determined to bridge that gap in Abbttstown this Saturday (2pm) when facing Antrim in the National League Division 1B decider. Eoin and James speak with the Feakle-Killanena star about a hugely encouraging season so far that has seen her collect a second successive Ashbourne Cup medal with UL, captain the Clare Under 23’s to a first ever victory last Sunday as well as helping guide John Carmody’s seniors to the league final.

19:26 - 42:24 - The Under 20’s are the first Clare hurling team to head into Munster Championship action this Wednesday in Sixmilebridge (7pm) when hosting Cork. Manager Terence Fahy charts his four year journey at the helm, the importance of development at this level and the lofty ambitions of his current squad.

42;24 - 1.10;17 - Moher Celtic’s debut season finished on the ultimate high of CDSL Womens Cup success, their management duo of Davy Commane and Cóbhan Phillipson reflect on Sunday’s 2-1 cup final victory over holders Hermitage. CDSL duo Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy continue the soccer discussion as Tulla United became the first side into the last four of the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup while there were big title showdowns in all four league divisions.

1.10:17 - 1.30:12 - Score difference proved the ultimate decider for Clare’s senior and Under 20 footballers at the weekend, with analyst Kieran Madigan reflecting on a rousing recovery to beat Offaly in the National League that wasn’t enough to yield a promotion place whereas the Under 20’s advanced to Phase 2 of the Munster Championship following a derby win over Limerick.

1.30;12 - Cork expectedly prevailed in the National Ladies Football League showdown in Naomh Aban but Clare still have a chance to save their Division 2 lives against Galway in Doonbeg this Sunday.

Coláiste Muire are bidding for All-Ireland Senior C PPS glory when taking on Bailieborough in Athy on Wednesday (1pm); the Clare Under 16 camogie side are back in the hunt for a semi-final spot.

Ireland begin their Womens Six Nations Rugby campaign there's a review of preview of local rugby fixtures and results as well as an Ennis Track fundraiser coming on friday.

'We’re actually three times the age of some of the players we’re up against but all we want to do is promote the game’

0:00 - 6:11 - Intro

6:11 - 23:48 - It’s a Super Sunday of CDSL Womens Cup Finals in Frank Healy Park this weekend as newcomers Moher Celtic take on holders Hermitage in the headline act at 3pm while Tulla United clash with Corofin Harps for the Shield honours. Hermitage Player/Manager Sarah Coote and Moher Celtic’s Marlene McCormack join Eoin and James in the studio to reflect on the third successive season of women’s junior soccer and look ahead to Sunday’s marquee occasion. 

23:48 - 33:18 - St Anne’s Killaloe vie for Munster Senior A Girls Schools Rugby silverware when taking on defending champions Sarced Heart Clonakilty in Musgrave Park on Wednesday at 2pm. James met with joint-captains Mia Hennelly and Tuathla Ryan on their revenge mission, having been knocked out by the same opponents in last year’s semi-final.

33:18 - 46:43 - Clare powered to the National Camogie League Division 1B decider with a game to spare following a commanding victory over Limerick. They take on Antrim in that final in a fortnight’s time as well as this Saturday’s final round according to Ann-Marie McGann who also reflected on the Banner’s Minor and Under 23 sides.

46:43 - 1.09:55 - It’s calculators at the ready this weekend as ever score will county for Clare’s senior and Under 20 football squads in their final round clashes at home to Offaly and Limerick respectively. Analyst Kieran Madigan looks back on a rousing second half turnaround for Peter Keane’s side as well as an agonising minimum reverse to Tipp for the Under 20’s.

1.09:55 - 1.32:09 - CDSL’s predictive pair Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy delve deeper into all four league tiers ahead of a crunch weekend of title defining showdowns as well as Sunday’s Ennis Carpets Clare Cup Quarter-Final between Inch Crusaders and Tulla United.

1.32:09 - Mixed All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Semi-Final results for Colaiste Muire and Spanish Point; Six Nations along with local rugby action and Munster Under 14 and 16 ladies football news.

’I don’t know what kind of Caledonian sets are in Corofin but I’ve never got a slap of a hurley during a Caledonian set before.’

0:00 - 7:12 - Intro

7:12 - 28:22 - Former Ireland Rugby International and dual Clare star Eimear Considine joined Eoin and James to assess the fall-out from Ireland’s crushing Six Nations Rugby reverse to France as well as looking ahead to Thursday’s All-Ireland Senior B PPS Ladies Football Semi-Final where the Kilmihil native will roam the sideline as part of the St Joseph’s Spanish Point backroom team.

28:22 - 45:35 - It was an extremely tough day at the office for the Clare senior hurlers on Sunday as a ravenous Cork came to Ennis and stunned their hosts with six timely goals to put the Banner on the brink of relegation from Division 1A of the National Hurling League. Joe Cahill and Pa Kelly pick through the bones of that sobering result along with teeing up the start of the county adult hurling leagues this weekend

45:35- 1.08:01 - The weekend’s heartache wasn’t confined to Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg as there were also three flooring football results according to Kieran Madigan who reflected on Clare's Division 3 promotion set-back against Sligo, a stuttering start for the County Under 20’s against Waterford and an agonising extra-time All-Ireland Senior C PPS Final defeat for Ennistymon Community School.

1.08:01 - 1.27:05 - Dean Russell is joined by his CDSL colleague and county PRO Paul Kennedy to provide a comprehensive insight into Sunday’s Clare Cup Last 16 action along with dissecting each of the four league divisions ahead of a full schedule of local soccer fixtures. Plus the opening weekend’s results in the National Women’s League of Ireland.

1.27:05 - 1.34:36 - Three more sets of gold medals were garnered for the Banner County after another successful handball weekend in Croke Park for the All-Ireland Juvenile Championships. Orla Considine reports live from the court to outline all of Clare’s representatives and look ahead to another hectic weekend of action.

1.34:36 - Back-to-back Munster Division 1 Rugby doubles for Ennis/Kilrush; National indoor success for Ennis Track athletes; All-Ireland Minor and Under 16 Camogie action plus this weekend’s pivotal Clare v Limerick Division 1B derby; Clare host Kerry on the double in the Munster Under 16 ladies football championship while all the rugby club action and fixtures are detailed.

'There was such tribal war at times that you almost had to double check if it was league or championship'

0:00 - 6:28 - Intro

6:28 - 29:17 - It’s always a hectic time of year for Chloe Moloney as already part of Clare’s National Ladies Football League campaign is also eagerly awaiting this weekend’s Women's League of Ireland opening fixtures as her Peamount United side host Cork City. The Kilmurry Ibrickane native previews the league and Clare’s growing soccer contingent  with Eon and James.

29:17 - 54:00 - There’s football fever in the county this weekend as fresh from their biggest result of 2025 to date over Division 3 leaders Kildare in the National League, Peter Keane’s flagship side travel to Sligo this Sunday. Analyst Kieran Madigan reflects on both ties along with Ennistymon Community College’s All-ireland Senior C PPS Final bid, a Deise duel for the Clare Under 20’s and even the start of the local adult leagues.

54:00- 1.07:27 - The Clare hurlers finally kickstarted their 2025 season wit a rousing derby victory over Limerick on away soil on Sunday. Analyst Joe Cahill is on the line to reflect on that victory and assess the Banner’s hopes of survival that will come into sharper focus this Sunday when Cork come to Ennis.

1.07:27 - 1.09:28 - Mark Rodgers’ return has been instrumental in Clare’s fortunes finally turning in the right direction, The All-Star spoke with Derek Dormer immediately after Sunday’s NHL Division 1A win over hosts Limerick

1.09:28 - 1.15:12 - Clare maintained their perfect start to the National Camogie League with a third successive victory, this time following a tricky trip to Down. John Carmody’s side only require one more victory to seal a place in the Division 1B Final, with Eoin and James previewing that derby tie against Limerick while also looking at the All-Ireland Minor and Under 16 Championship campaigns.

1.15:12 - 1.28:52 - Extra-time heartbreak for the Bridge, Premier Division elation for Newmarket in major derby with holders Avenue while the welcome distraction of this weekend’s Enns Carpets Clare Cup Round 2 clashes are also previewed with CDSL Fixtures Secretary Dean Russell.

1.28:52 - Munster Division 1 Rugby Cup success for Ennis/Kilrush; Ireland forced to pay the final penalty in Nations Hockey Cup decider; Colaiste Muire securing Munster Senior C silverware; Lees Road parkrun reaches a decade; Clare Camogie’s Race Night and all the upcoming fixtures.

‘You’d have had more of a chance at catching a fish than hosting a game there’

0:00 - 5:46 - Intro

5:46 - 26:02 - The All-Ireland Inter-County Darts Championships take place this weekend in Killarney with a mens and womens squad representing Clare in the Gleneagle. Clare Men’s team manager and County Darts PRO Even Greer along with Ennis Town and District Darts League PRO Brendan Browne come into the studio to preview the All-Irelands and also provide an update of the concluding stages of the Ennis league.

26:02 - 42:17 - The CDSL Womens Cup Semi-Finals took place last weekend while the Shield competition is set for early March, With Tulla United also wrapping up the league in style, CDSL Womens Officer Paul Fitzgerald joined Eoin and James to review the weekend’s action and assess what is the third adult womens season in Clare.

42:17- 45:50 - Shannon native and Galway United Captain Lynsey McKee spoke to James at the recent launch of this season’s League of Ireland. Galway finished as runners-up last season to Laurie Ryan’s Athlone Town but hopes are high ahead of the news campaign which commences in March.

45:50 - 1.02:22 - Bridge United’s historic Munster Junior Cup last eight showdown with Coachford; a timely Premier Division heavyweight slugfest between Avenue United and Newmarket Celtic and a run down of all the latest CDSL league action is on the agenda for Fixtures Secretary Dean Russell.

1.02:22 - 1.24:26 - Mixed National League results for Clare’s female sides as the flagship camogie team eked out a valuable smash and grab away victory over Wexford on Saturday whereas the ladies footballers lost their way against the wind and Tipperary. Freelance reporter Derek Dormer frankly reviewed both ties.

1.24:26 - 1.32:11 - Clare’s senior hurlers are still searching for their first victory of 2025 after underwhelming against Wexford in their third outing. Can they raise their game sufficiently for their biggest test of the new season away to neighbours Limerick on Sunday (3.45pm)?

1.32:11 - 1.46:01 - There was no game for Kieran Madigan in Sligo but Ennistymon Community School excelled in Roscommon to advance to the All-ireland Senior C PPS Football Final while Peter Keane’s Clare face an acid test against Division 3 leaders Kildare in Cusack Park on Sunday (2pm).

1.46:01 - Rugby fixtures & results and Clare handball success. Naomi Carroll and Ireland off to a positive start in Nations Hockey Cup.

Success and heartbreak for Clare athletes in National Senior Indoor Athletics Championships; successive defeats for Clare’s Under 16 ladies footballers and camogie squads while hope springs eternal at minor level in both.

'You’d be surprised where this podcast has been heard and the insults I’ve received on your behalf’

0:00 - 4:29 - Intro

4:29 - 23:15 - Cratloe native Naomi Carroll is part of the Irish Senior Hockey team destined for Chile to take part in this year’s Nations Cup this weekend. Before jetting off, she joined Eoin and James to preview the prestigious international tournament as Ireland look to go one better than their silver medals last time out.

23:15 - 41:45 - Following a horrific year of injury, Ennis sprinter Gabriel Kehinde is back gunning for glory this Sunday as he competes in the Mens 60m sprint in the National Senior Athletics Championships in Abbottstown. In the build up to his big comeback race, he speaks to Eoin and James about a 2024 season that he will never forget and how it has made him a better athlete.

41:45- 1.04:00 - Back-to-back home victories have give new manager Peter Keane a promotion platform ahead of a tricky away trip to Sligo in Round 4 of the Division 3 National Football League. Kieran Madigan assesses a gritty finish against Fermanagh along with areas to improve en route to Markievicz Park on Sunday.

1.04:00 - 1.17:30 - Clare’s senior camogie team got off to a commanding start to their new surroundings in Division 1B of the National League, putting Westmeath to the sword by 19 points in Tubber. Derek Dormer reflected on that victory, their upcoming trip to Wexford and also the prospect of Wexford’s hurlers visiting Ennis 24 hours later.

1.17:30 - 1.32:33 - Avenue United unfortunately bowed out of the FAI Junior Cup at the last 16 stage on Sunday but now have to quickly switch their attention to domestic matters according to CDSL Fixtures Secretary Dean Russell who reviewed last weekend’s cup and league action in all four divisions.

1.32:33 - Rugby and handball news and fixtures plus St Flannan’s exit from Croke Cup, Ennistymon Community School’s All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final and All-Ireland action too for Clare’s minor and Under 16 camogie squads.

“I'm afraid she’s going to jump over the table at me"

0:00 - 5:45 - Intro

5:45 - 32:00 - The final Clare team into National League action for 2025 is the flagship camogie side who make their competitive bow in Tubber this Saturday at 2pm when hosting Westmeath in Division 1B. Former Senior Mentor Ann-Marie McGann and Clare Camogie PRO Brid MacNamara join Eoin and James to discuss the Banner’s chance of gathering momentum and gaining some much-needed early season silverware along with the Clare successes in last weekend’s All-Ireland Third Level Championship deciders.

32:00 - 45;07- Showing their camogie counterparts the way, the Clare ladies footballers produced a remarkable 30 point turnaround in the space of just seven days to lower Westmeath and finally get their first win in Division 2 of the National League. Freelance Reporter Derek Dormer is delighted to report a rousing Banner victory in Athlone that sets them up nicely for back-to-back home ties against Tipperary and Monaghan.

45:07- 1.01:08 - Back-to-back defeats have left the Clare senior hurlers still searching for their first points of 2025. All-Ireland winning goalkeeper Patrick Kelly and Corofin’s Joe Cahill join Eoin and James to review Saturday evening’s historic derby clash in Salthill that saw an experimental Clare side fall to hosts Galway. With Brian Lohan’s side having a welcome break this weekend, our attention turns to St Flannan’s who take on Pres Athenry in the All-ireland Senior A PPS Quarter-Final in Gort on Saturday (2pm).

1.01:08 - 1.14:50 - CDSL Fixtures Secretary Dean Russell is on the line to discuss a hectic schedule for Avenue United culminating in this Sunday’s FAI Junior Cup last 16 clash with North End United in Roslevan on Sunday (2pm). Big Clare Cup wins for Newmarket Celtic A and B sides and league action in all four divisions are also in the wide-ranging discussion that includes Tulla United’s Munster Youths clash in Cork.

1.14:50 - 1.34:48 - After a two week break, Clare return to action in the National Football League with a crunch promotion clash with Fermanagh in Cusack Park this Sunday 1.30pm. Kieran Madigan outlines the Ulster side’s strengths and weaknesses while also pondering any potential changes in Peter Keane’s home side.

1.34:48 - Rugby weekend review including a first Irish Under 20 try for Oisin Minogue; Munster PPS Final for Ennistymon Community School and Croke Cup Quarter-final for St Flannan’s; All-Ireland camogie starts for Clare’s Minor and Under 16’s and national wins in athletics are part of this week’s round up.