*Adam Hogan emerges out of defence in possession for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s senior hurlers produced a remarkable second half comeback to claim their place in the All-Ireland final for the first time in eleven years.
*Shane O’Donnell in action for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BOTH Clare and Kilkenny have named their starting teams for Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC semi-final.
*Clare’s John Conlon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill For the first time in a quarter of a century, Clare will contest a third consecutive Munster Senior Hurling Final after eventually holding off hosts Tipperary in FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles.
*David Reidy tries to get away from Seán O’Donoghue. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CORK’s discipline let them down as they lost out to Brian Lohan’s Clare in the second round of the Munster SHC.
*Aidan McCarthy is fouled by Cathal O’Neill and Barry Nash. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WHERE did it go wrong for Clare’s senior hurlers is among the most asked questions across the county since their three point loss to Limerick on Sunday.
*Shane O’Donnell takes on Sean Finn. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s hurlers let a nine point second half lead slip to lose out to All-Ireland and Munster champions Limerick in the first round of the provincial round-robin series.
*Shane O’Donnell and Aron Shanager. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s league final success was massive for the group according to team manager Brian Lohan.
*GAA President Jarlath Burns with Clare captain Conor Cleary. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill NATIONAL HURLING league glory has been achieved by Clare for the fifth time after they overcome Kilkenny on Saturday evening.
*Mark Rodgers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill AIDAN MCCARTHY is named to start in the Clare senior hurling team while Shane O’Donnell and David McInerney are included among the substitutes for Saturday’s National Hurling League final.
*Aidan McCarthy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare powered into their first National Hurling League final in four years after brushing aside the challenge of neighbours Tipperary in O’Moore Park in Portlaoise.
