The manager of Kilmaley GAA Club has confirmed that Conor Cleary received a fractured ankle in Saturday's win over Inagh/Kilnamona.
The Clare U21 Hurling captain was carried from the field during the second half of the game, but not on a stretcher, in an incident which has led to much discussion.
This morning, in a statement to Clare FM, Clare GAA have insisted a stretcher was available in Cusack Park, but say it was deemed unnecessary "on the advice of relevant emergency medical services."
This morning, on Clare FM's Morning Focus, Kilmaley boss PJ Kennedy said there was no stretcher to hand when the injury first occurred.
Clare GAA PRO Sean O’Halloran released this statement earlier today:
It is regrettable that Conor Cleary was injured while playing for Kimaley in Cusack Park on Saturday. Conor is an outstanding Clare hurler and footballer and all in Clare GAA wish him a speedy recovery.
Subsequent to his injury, Conor was moved from the pitch with the assistance of the Kilmaley physiotherapist. Contrary to reports, a stretcher was available in Cusack Park on Saturday evening. However, upon the advice of the relevant emergency medical services, it was deemed unnecessary for use in this particular case.
Clare GAA would like to record its appreciation and gratitude to the Ambulance services and HSE for their very prompt attention and professional service they provided.
