Kilkenny outclass Clare in All-Ireland semi-final
TWELVE points was the final margin as Kilkenny’s cats took the cream against Clare in Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC semi-final.
Conor Cleary
Clare’s lacking goal threat a pressing issue for Kilkenny semi-final
*Ian Galvin takes on Paddy Deegan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill For all the hurling talent and underage success, we have in Clare over the last decade, it is amazing that this is weekend will be only our third All Ireland semi-final since 2006.
PLAYER RATINGS: Clare find another gear with classic comeback
*Conor Cleary is congratulated by members of the Clare backroom team. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare survived a tactical challenge that tested their game-plan more than any other championship outing this year, Eoin Brennan rewinds over the quarter-final and dishes out the player ratings from the Wexford tie.
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.
Victory has ‘provided huge lift for the county’ – Cleary
*Clare captain, Eoin Cleary. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s victory over Roscommon at Croke Park on Sunday has “provided a huge lift for the county”.
Unlocking potential of inside line was key to Munster Final outcome
*Peter Duggan and Mike Casey in action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Some pundits felt that the hurling championship needed a good Munster Final, and they will not be disappointed, with Clare and Limerick delivering a classic. Seamus Flanagan said afterwards it was a game for the ages, and in keeping with his performance, he was spot …
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PLAYER RATINGS: Further All Star contenders emerge from Munster Final showdown
*All photographs by Gerard O’Neill & Joe Buckley Clare’s first Munster SHC final appearance since 2018 despite the outcome was a memorable occasion.
‘I’m happy to keep putting on the Clare jersey for as long as I can’ – Conlon
*John Conlon. Photograph: Martin Connolly John Conlon will line out in Sunday’s Munster Senior Hurling Final as part of an elite band of hurlers to have played 50 championship matches for their county.
This Munster Final means more to Clare
This week, many of us are casting our minds back just over a fortnight to a cracker of a game and the best contest Clare have been involved in some years.
PLAYER RATINGS: More leaders emerge as Tony Kelly wows the masses once again
*David Fitzgerald is developing into one of the real leaders of the Clare team. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Eoin Brennan dishes out his player ratings following Clare’s draw with Limerick on Sunday.