Lohan lauds impact from bench to help Clare finish League on a high
Clare hurling manager Brian Lohan had good reason to be happy at Cusack Park on Saturday afternoon.
Clare hurling manager Brian Lohan had good reason to be happy at Cusack Park on Saturday afternoon.
*Clare’s Rory Hayes had an impressive display at corner back. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior hurlers have finished their 2021 Allianz National Hurling League campaign with a hard-fought four point win over Kilkenny.
*David McInerney. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare’s final outing of this year’s Allianz National Hurling League takes place at 3pm on Saturday with manager Brian Lohan making two changes for the visit of Kilkenny to Ennis.
*Brian Lohan on the sideline in Parnell Park. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Content to get a second win of 2021, Clare boss Brian Lohan is in no doubt further improvement is required within the Banner ranks.
A 20 point masterclass from Tony Kelly earned Clare a third successive National League victory over Dublin in their penultimate group clash in Parnell Park this evening.
*Clare’s Colm Galvin. Photograph: Martin Connolly Colm Galvin is to make his first starting appearance in a Clare jersey in two years.
Clare’s senior hurlers have been dealt a major setback with defender Patrick O’Connor sustaining what is believed to be a serious knee injury.
*Mark Rodgers may miss out on the U20 championship over the ruling. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill There is growing concern amongst GAA fans in Clare that the county will be forced into playing in the Munster U20 hurling championship without four members of the panel who are also part of the senior hurling squad.
*Shane O’Donnell in action for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Releasing Shane O’Donnell “from the shackles of the full-forward line” formed a central reason for Clare getting their first win of 2021 on the third attempt, manager Brian Lohan felt.
*Brian Lohan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare GAA have come out in support of comments made by Brian Lohan on Sunday regarding close contacts while the Banner boss has confirmed he will not be withdrawing his remarks.