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.
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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.
Galvin hopeful of getting ‘another crack at Limerick’
*Ian Galvin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Amidst signing autographs for hundreds of young fans, Clare’s Ian Galvin took time to reflect on Sunday’s game.
‘There is nothing between Clare & Limerick’ – Conlon
*Clare’s John Conlon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. ONLY ONE SCORE separated Clare and Limerick on the scoreboard following Sunday’s Munster SHC final and very little in reality stands between the sides.
Lohan gutted as Clare miss out on reward of Munster title
*Clare senior hurling manager, Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill DISAPPOINTMENT WAS VISIBLE to see across the face of Brian Lohan in the wake of Clare’s dramatic extra-time Munster final defeat to Limerick.