Alex Morey helps 'Bridge rebuilding process

Clarecastle’s first taste of intermediate fare in 93 years proved a successful one as goals from Jack Hayes and Darragh Healy saw the Magpies pass a tough first half evaluation from last year’s semi-finalists Ruan at 2-16 to 1-15 in Clooney.

CLARE ROUNDUP: Three weeks on from their All-Ireland Senior Hurling triumph, Clare’s stars were back in club championship action as the race for the Canon Hamilton trophy commenced on Friday evening with two of the eight senior group openers. Picture: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile

Three weeks on from their All-Ireland Senior Hurling triumph, Clare’s stars were back in club championship action as the race for the Canon Hamilton trophy commenced on Friday evening with two of the eight senior group openers.

2020 champions Sixmilebridge ignited their challenge with a 1-18 to 1-12 Group 4 win over traditional rivals St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield in Fr. Murphy Memorial Park in Newmarket.