*Clare supporters in Cusack Park including Brian Lohan’s siblings Áine and Frank. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill
ULTIMATE SUMMER hurling weather is on the cards for the Munster senior championship final between Clare and Limerick.
Scheduled to start at 1:45pm at TUS Gaelic Grounds on June 11th, anticipation for the clash of the neighbours is building.
Latest forecast charts indicate that the fine spell of weather will continue right up to the big day with no rain on the horizon.
Temperatures on Sunday week are likely to be similar to those currently being experienced across Co Clare.
Tuesday was the warmest day of the year so far with Shannon Airport recording the country’s top temperature when mercury levels reached 24.9C.
Met Éireann said on Thursday that the prolonged warm settled spell will continue with a high pressure dominating.
Clare supporters will hope the lengthy warm and dry spell, such as those experienced in the All-Ireland winning years of 1995 and 2013, will be a good omen for Brian Lohan’s charges as they look to secure their first provincial title in 25 years.
Meanwhile, temperatures are set to reach 22-23c this Sunday afternoon with fine and dry conditions expected at Semple Stadium for the All Ireland Minor Final between Clare and Galway.
