Clare, Ireland — The Clare Ladies Gaelic Football Association is set to launch its Club Championship this weekend, with an exciting lineup of matches across all grades scheduled for August 9th and 10th.
Senior Championship Gets Underway
The Senior Championship opens with four compelling fixtures on Sunday, August 10th, starting with Eire Og hosting Fergus Rovers at noon at the Eire Og grounds, with Noel Quinn officiating.
The afternoon session features three matches:
- Kilmurry Ibrickane takes on Burren Gaels at Quilty at 2:00 PM (Referee: John O’Connell)
- Kilmihil faces Banner at Kilmihil at 2:15 PM (Referee: Michael Talty)
- Doora Barefield meets Miltown at Gurteen at 3:30 PM (Referee: Noel Quinn)
Intermediate Championship Action
The Intermediate grade begins with Doonbeg hosting Liscannor in a Saturday evening clash at Doonbeg at 7:00 PM on August 9th, with Michael Talty taking charge.
Sunday’s action sees West Clare Gaels travel to Kilrush at Kilkee for a noon throw-in, with Barry Kelly as referee. Notably, Crusheen and Cooraclare have received byes for this round.
Junior A Championship Fixtures
Three matches highlight the Junior A Championship opening round:
- Kilrush hosts Corofin at noon on Sunday (Referee: Michael Talty)
- Wolfe Tones meets Cuil Gaels at Shannon at 5:00 PM (Referee: Jim Hickey)
- Clooney Quin takes on Doora Barefield 2 at 6:30 PM at Clooney Quin (Referee: TBC)
Junior B Championship Round 1
The Junior B grade features three fixtures:
Saturday, August 9th:
- Wolfe Tones vs Clooney Quin at Shannon, 5:00 PM (Referee: Jim Hickey)
Sunday, August 10th:
- West Clare Gaels vs Cooraclare at Kilkee, 3:00 PM (Referee: TBC)
- Miltown hosts Parteen Meelick at 6:00 PM (Referee: Paul Hickey)
What to Expect
This weekend’s championship opener promises thrilling competition across all grades, with clubs from across Clare vying for county glory. The LGFA Club Championship represents the pinnacle of club ladies’ Gaelic football in the county, with teams having prepared throughout the season for these crucial opening fixtures.
Fans are encouraged to come out and support their local clubs as the championship journey begins. With weather conditions expected to be favorable, it should be an excellent weekend of ladies’ Gaelic football throughout Clare.
For the latest updates and any fixture changes, follow the official Clare LGFA social media channels.
