Ballyea Facing Battle To Hold On To Canon Hamilton While Scariff Secure Opening Round Win

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The defending Clare senior hurling champions are already in must win territory after suffering defeat in their opening game of the 2023 campaign.

Goals from Mikey O’Malley and Mikey O’Neill saw Kilmaley register a 2-20 to 0-14 win over the holders, leaving them now fighting for their championship lives in Group One.

Kilmaley boss Conor McMahon says it was his sides work-rate that got them the result

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Meanwhile Scariff are also off the mark in Group One, as three second half goals saw them overcome St Joseph’s Doora Barefield by 3-17 to 1-16.

Scariff manager Mark McKenna admits getting an opening round is a major positive that they will look to build on