Hayes & Nolan battling for corner back spot
*Clare defender, Rory Hayes. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill RORY HAYES and Cian Nolan are battling out for the left corner back spot on the Clare team which is expected not to show any major changes.
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THE WATER BREAK: Classic comeback propels Clare into All-Ireland semi-finals
*Peter Duggan tries to find a way through Matthew O’Hanlon and the Wexford defence. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior hurlers are returning to Croke Park for the first time since 2018.
Cutting space in middle third & pushing forward of Clare defenders paved way for Wexford win
*Diarmuid Ryan was among the central figures behind Clare’s comeback. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill It was an unusual day of hurling in Thurles at the weekend. While it is great to be able to see both quarter finals live, the GAA should revisit the idea of a double header for All-Ireland quarter finals. It creates a …
McCarthy returns to action after lengthy lay off
AIDAN MCCARTHY’s return to action comes as a major boost to Clare as they switch their focus to the All-Ireland SHC semi-final with Kilkenny.
Lohan lifted by outstanding attitude of Clare’s hurlers
*Brian Lohan congratulates Cathal Malone. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A refusal to relent and an unquestionable work ethic stood to Clare’s senior hurlers as they advanced to the semi-finals of the All-Ireland SHC.
Lohan’s Clare are bound for the All-Ireland semi-finals
CLARE’s senior hurlers produced a stirring comeback to seal their place in the All-Ireland semi-finals.
Doubts hang over Meehan’s fitness for Wexford quarter-final
*Shane Meehan battles to get away from Limerick’s Richie English. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Concerns on the fitness of Clare forward, Shane Meehan have emerged in the lead-up to Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final.
Thriving Clare will suffer no Munster Final hangover
After an epic Munster Final enjoyed by all, it was disappointing to see the coverage afterwards focus solely on Clare indiscretions with no attempt at balance.
Shane O’Donnell named player of the month
SHANE O’DONNELL has been named as the GAA/GPA player of the month for May.
Proposed one match bans for Hayes & Duggan
CLARE’S SENIOR HURLERS have been dealt a cruel blow with both Peter Duggan and Rory Hayes at risk of missing their All-Ireland SHC quarter-final due to proposed one-match suspensions.