Clare hurlers beaten by Antrim in Belfast
Clare’s hurlers have been left shocked following the long trip to Belfast to kick off their Allianz National Hurling League campaign.
Allianz National Hurling League
Opening league encounter with Clare of huge importance to Gleeson & Antrim
*Antrim hurling manager, Darren Gleeson. In his first full season as Antrim senior hurling manager, Darren Gleeson guided the Ulster county back to the top tier of senior inter-county hurling with victory in the McDonagh Cup.
‘It will take a couple of games to get used to’ – McGann talks through new rules for Allianz National Hurling League
*Rory McGann. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Awarding penalties and a ten minute sin-bin will be the big change to rules in an attempt to curb cynical play from defenders as the Allianz National Hurling Leagues commence this weekend.
Clare hurlers following individual programmes as blanket ban curtails any action
*Jack Browne & Aidan McCarthy in action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior hurlers and footballers are continuing with individual programmes as uncertainty clouds the entire GAA season for 2020.
Focus remains on summer for David McInerney
*David McInerney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s group stage run in the Allianz National Hurling League is as good as can be but David McInerney issued the reminder that the real time for judgement is in the summer months.
Clare secure Allianz NHL semi-final spot
*Tony Kelly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare qualified for the semi-finals of the Allianz National Hurling League for the first time in four years following a nine point win over Dublin.
‘I never realised how good Shane O’Donnell was’ – Lohan
*Clare’s Shane O’Donnell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Balance is the key was the message issued by Brian Lohan on their panel rotation while he also expressed his satisfaction at Clare securing their place in the knockout stages of the Allianz National Hurling League.
Reidy brings preparations to another level during Storm Dennis
*David Reidy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Back to the inter-county fold after a year’s absence, David Reidy has upped the ante so far as his preparation is concerned.
‘I’ve never experienced anything as bad’ – Eddie Brennan
*Ian Galvin and Aron Shanagher clash in the air. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill “Clare’s hurling cuteness” was the difference as Laois suffered an eight point defeat in Ennis on Sunday.
‘Player welfare wasn’t an issue for Clare v Laois’ – Lohan
*Clare’s Ryan Taylor under pressure. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Player welfare was not an issue before Sunday’s clash between Clare and Laois in the midst of an orange weather warning in the eyes of Brian Lohan.
