National Football League Division Three Round Two: Clare 2-17 Leitrim 0-10
Clare are off the mark in Division Three of the National Football League after a routine win over Leitrim in Cusack Park.
It was an afternoon that saw the Banner make the most of the new rules, with Eoin Cleary (2) and Emmet McMahon landing long range efforts from outside the arc to register two point scores.
Peter Keane’s side were always in control of the contest, and led 0-13 to 0-4 at the break with five different scorers on the board.
Leitrim did enjoy their best period of the game in the third quarter, but a brilliant goal from Ikem Igweru quelled any faint hopes of a comeback as he powered to the net to send Clare 1-14 to 0-7 ahead at the turn of the final quarter.
Alan Sweeney raided for Clare’s second green flag after brilliant play from debutante Evan Cahill to ensure Clare also built up a healthy scoring difference on the league table.
Elsewhere in Division Three, Kildare had to rely on a late goal to eventually see off a stubborn challenge from Sligo to win by 1-16 to 0-13, Fermanagh edged their Ulster derby with Antrim by 2-16 to 3-12, while Offaly have midlands bragging rights after beating Laois by 2-19 to 1-17.
#AllianzLeagues Football Division 3 Table after Round 2
Sligo 0-13 v 1-16 Kildare
Clare 2-17 v 0-10 Leitrim
Fermanagh 2-16 v 3-12 Antrim
Laois 1-17 v 2-19 Offaly #GAA #Football #Antrim #Clare #Fermanagh #Kildare #Laois #Leitrim #Offaly #Sligo #GAALeagueTables pic.twitter.com/5OOZ0Z1cme— GAA League Tables (@GAALeagueTables) February 2, 2025
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SOCCER
There were mixed results for Clare sides in the Munster Junior Cup last 16 ties.
Avenue United are out of the competition, after Coachford came from 1-0 down to win 2-1 in Roslevan, with the winner coming in the 85th minute.
Bridge United are fast developing a reputation as a side that thrive in drama, and that was boosted today when Liam Buckley struck an injury time winner as they beat Dungarvan United 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals.
In the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup, Newmarket beat Connolly Celtic 5-0, Kilkishen were 2-1 winners over Coole FC and Hermitage had a 2-1 win over Newmarket Celtic C
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LGFA
Clare suffered a heavy loss in their second round tie in the National Ladies Football League Division Two
Graham Shine’s side were beaten by Roscommon by 3-13 to 0-8
