Clare thrilled with maiden win

Clare have won their first ever Bank of Ireland SFC qualifier as, helped by the sharp shooting of corner forwards Denis Russell (1-06) and Michael O’Dwyer (0-05), they brushed aside Sligo 1-15 to 1-07 at Cusack Park, Ennis to progress to round two.

FT: Clare 1-15 Sligo 1-07, Ennis, 4.30pm

HT: Clare 0-07 Sligo 1-04