Advertisement
Looking Back

15 of Clare’s best sporting moments in 2013

It was a memorable year for the Banner County for a number of reasons.

1. Podge Collins’ incredible point against Cork

YouTube credit: MarcasOCallanain

2. Domhnall O’Donovan’s match-saving intervention in the All-Ireland final

YouTube credit: gaaclips

3. Ennis-based youngster Luke O’Dea making an impact with Munster

image(INPHO/Dan Sheridan)

4. Former Clare player Niall Gilligan hitting 1-6 at the ripe old age of 37, as Sixmilebridge won the county senior title

YouTube credit: nemetonSPORT

5. Cratloe winning their first Clare SFC title and first Munster SFC club game in space of 24 hours

image(INPHO/Donall Farmer)

6. Sean Hehir winning the Dublin Marathon

image(INPHO/Morgan Treacy)

7. Not to be outdone by their senior colleagues, the Clare Under-21 hurlers also made it a year to remember by winning the All-Ireland U21 title

image(INPHO/James Crombie)

8. Keith Wood sticking up for BOD after he was dropped by the Lions

image(INPHO/Donall Farmer)

9. Shane O’Donnell’s dream performance in the All-Ireland final replay

YouTube credit: hockeyhurlingshinty4

10. And O’Donnell’s excellence proved the difference as they won the All-Ireland

image(INPHO/Morgan Treacy)

11. Marty’s ‘Oh Holy Moses’ moment perfectly captured the drama of the first final

YouTube credit: theclareherald

12. There was also a strong Clare influence, as Dublin won the Leinster title

image(INPHO/Morgan Treacy)

13. The Irish Taekwon-Do team, which placed second overall and secured 10 gold medals, had many Clare links, including gold-winning Louise McCagh and instructors Stephen Ryan and Adrian Byrne

image(The Irish team celebrate their recent success at the World Championships – image credit: Stephen Ryan)

14. And the Clare hurlers were appropriately awarded at the All-Star awards

image(Image credit: Paul Mohan/SPORTSFILE)

15. As was Tony Kelly for his individual performances

image(Image credit: Paul Mohan/SPORTSFILE)

See more of our county-by-county sporting highlights here >

What’s your verdict on the 2014 Limerick jerseys?>

Your Voice
Readers Comments
14
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.