Clare SHC: Champions Ballyea show they are still the team to beat

Tony Kelly led the charge as Ballyea served further notice they're still the team to beat. Elsewhere, there were wins for Inagh-Kilnamona, Kilmaley and Clooney-Quin

KEY MAN: Niall Deasy, Ballyea, made a key contribution for the reigning champions. Pic:  Brendan Gleeson

Defending champions Ballyea served further notice that they’re the team to beat in this year’s Clare SHC as they eased to a comfortable 12-point victory over Broadford in Shannon on Saturday, with three-time All-Star Tony Kelly leading the charge towards their latest victory.

Scores from the Clare captain were the difference coming down the stretch, as was the contribution of former countyman Niall Deasy as the three-time champions since 2016 weathered a strong second-half comeback from the east Clare side.