Foleys go from strength to strength and an U21 dynasty – Clare’s 2014 sporting highlights
January 6, 2023 | News | No Comments
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1. It was another glorious year for the under 21 hurlers
They beat Cork to claim the Munster title.
Source: James Crombie/INPHO
2. A third straight All-Ireland success followed
Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO
3. Anthony Foley took over the top job in Munster
Source: Cathal Noonan/INPHO
4. Axel masterminded wins over Leinster and Saracens so far this season
Source: James Crombie/INPHO
5. Never one to let her brother hog all the plaudits, Rosie Foley swam across the English channel
The 39-cap Irish international spent 15 hours and 53 minutes in the water one fine July day. A month earlier, she swam from Portumna to Killaloe to warm up.
6. Sean Hehir came 20th in the Marathon at the European Championships
Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
7. This Séadhna Morey goal forced extra-time for a Banner side with only 14 men
Source: Cathal Noonan/INPHO
8. Cratloe were pretty good at football
Source: James Crombie/INPHO
9. And even better at hurling
Source: Ken Sutton/INPHO
10. But they just fell short in the Munster final
Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
11. Chris Bryan stayed hot on the heels of the rest of the world’s elite distance swimmers
Source: Insidefoto
12. There was this Bromance-tastic image of Shane O’Donnell consoling Podge Collins
Source: Cathal Noonan/INPHO
13. Just the seven Banner men on the u21 Hurling team of the year
Another great year for Seadhna Morey, Jamie Shanahan, Aaron Cunningham, Colm Galvin, Conor Cleary, Tony Kelly and Eoin Enright,
Source: Paul Mohan/SPORTSFILE
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