The manager of the St Joseph’s Doora Barefield senior footballers admits getting four weeks off will be beneficial to his side as they prepare for the last eight of the TUS Clare senior football championship.
The Parish secured second spot in Group Two despite defeat to Kildysart in their final round game, with scoring difference seeing them qualify directly for the draw.
Thoughts for the club will now turn to next weekends crucial tie with Crusheen in the senior hurling championship, where they are also in the hunt for a quarter-final spot.
Football boss Donagh Vaughan says the time will be used to make sure they are refreshed when the knockout phase begins.
Meanwhile Miltown manager Martin Guerin is confident his side can continue building momentum after picking up their second win of the season.
A goal from the returning Eoin Cleary helped the West Clare side launch a late rally to overturn neighbours Ennistymon.
Guerin says his side showing great battling qualities to turn the game around late on.