Banner GAA kickstarted a memorable weekend for football in the county town as they became Clare’s newest senior club.
The Shanaway Road based side will mark 50 years in existence next year and will do so by taking their place at the top table of club football in the county.
Victory over Wolfe Tones also sets up the possibility of a historic double, as they will take on Inagh-Kilnamona in next weekends TUS intermediate hurling decider.
2024 All Ireland winner Shane Meehan says it is an incredible achievement for the club
It was also a historic weekend for Parteen Meelick as they claimed their first ever Clare Junior A football title.
It came after a 2-9 to 1-5 victory over O’Curry’s which sees the club promoted to the intermediate championship in 2027 for the first time in their history.
Two second half goals from Euan O’Brien proved to be crucial scores for the winners.
