THE WATER BREAK: Clare fall flat against clinical Kilkenny
AN OUTSTANDING Kilkenny performance mixed with a below-par display from Clare brought the curtain down on the Banner’s run in this year’s All-Ireland SHC.
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PLAYER RATINGS: Clare crumble to Brian Cody’s Kilkenny
*David Reidy’s shot is blocked by Cian Kenny. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare headed to Croke Park full of hope but left dejected and disappointed, coming up second best across the board against Kilkenny to bow out of the All-Ireland SHC.
Clare & Kilkenny set to serve up another memorable contest
Kilkenny and Clare have provided many memorable hurling contests over the years and this Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final meeting of the counties is set to provide hurling followers with another intriguing clash.
Wexford display ‘nowhere near good enough to challenge Kilkenny’ – Fitzgerald
*David Fitzgerald gets away from Shane Reck. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An All-Ireland semi-final with Kilkenny is now occupying the thoughts of Clare’s senior hurlers and a big improvement is needed, one of their key forwards has said.
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.
Clare edged out by Limerick in terrific Thurles thriller
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A PULSATING MUNSTER FINAL pitting the Shannonside rivals of Clare and Limerick against each other went the way of the Treaty County following an epic encounter.
Murphy & Duggan nominated for Player of the Month awards
*Doireann Murphy. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography CLARE DUO, Doireann Murphy and Peter Duggan are in the running for the respective player of the month awards for April.
PLAYER RATINGS: Clare hurlers well in the groove for Waterford win
*Cathal Malone chases back to try win possession for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Twelve points separated Clare and Waterford in Sunday’s Munster SHC tie, Eoin Brennan reflects back on the encounter to dish out the latest player ratings.
THE WATER BREAK: Clare maintain unbeaten status | Physical strength boosting the Banner
*Shane Meehan and Peter Duggan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A Munster Final with Limerick awaits the Clare senior hurlers and they will make the journey to Semple Stadium with an unbeaten record in this year’s championship (latest episode below).