*John Conlon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Self-professed as the “elder statesman” of the Clare side, centre back, John Conlon was grinning in Semple Stadium after they completed the task of backing up their impressive start to the Munster SHC.
It’s two wins from two outings for Clare’s senior hurlers with hopes high of more to come in the Munster SHC and All-Ireland campaign.
*David Fitzgerald strikes under pressure from Robbie O’Flynn. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare beating Cork will be a huge psychological boost to this team. Cork have had an edge over us in recent years but on Sunday we turned a corner and put ourselves in a great position to progress from the Munster championship.
*Robin Mounsey and Peter Duggan pressurise Robert Downey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BRIAN LOHAN has hailed his charges as “a special bunch” after they recorded back to back provincial wins for the first time since June 2018.
BRIAN LOHAN’s Clare hurlers produced another impressive display to secure a successive win and in the process keep aspirations of a Munster championship and qualifying from the province well and truly alive.
*Patrick Horgan clashes with Conor Cleary and Paul Flanagan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CORK’s PACE will be the main area of opposition focus for Clare as Brian Lohan’s side look to record their second win in Semple Stadium in this year’s Munster SHC.
Clare hurling received a much-needed boost last weekend when we got our Munster campaign off to the best possible start by beating the old enemy in Thurles.
*Clare manager, Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BREATHING SPACE was afforded to Clare through their ability to net three first-half goals, senior hurling manager Brian Lohan reflected on their dominant eight point victory over Tipperary.
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill With the start of the GAA inter-county championship, that means it’s time for the return of our video podcast!
While there were doubts about Clare outside of the group, have no doubt but that they were travelling to Thurles last weekend in full confidence that they could win. One legitimate concern would have been whether Clare’s lack of a championship game may catch them on the hop. However, from the moment the game began, …
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