Lohan looking to find new talent in Munster Hurling Cup
*Mike Gough looks for an offload. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill INTRODUCING new players is the primary aim for Clare in the Munster Hurling Cup, manager Brian Lohan has said.
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Memorable appearance from Meehan helps Clare progress to Munster Hurling Cup final
*Shane Meehan. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography Clare’s senor hurlers have advanced to the Munster Hurling Cup Co-op Superstores final following a merited five point victory over Waterford.
Tots strikes twice in injury time to save Clonlara
*Cathal ‘Tots’ O’Connell was the hero at the death for Clonlara. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Five minutes from the end of normal time in this senior hurling championship tie at O’Garney Park on Saturday afternoon Whitegate led by seven points and Clonlara’s championship hopes were hanging in the balance.
Clonlara pack a punch to overcome O’Callaghans Mills
*Clonlara’s Cian Moriarty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A rally of 1-03 in the opening three minutes of the second half was central to Clonlara overcoming last year’s beaten county finalists O’Callaghans Mills in round one of the Clare SHC.
‘We’ve been bridesmaids for a long time’ – Clonlara determined to progress
*Cathal ‘Tots’ O’Connell will be key to any Clonlara charge this season. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill For all of Eddie Horgan’s plans and ambitions when taking on the role of Clonlara manager for the 2020 season, the reality is that he is still to see his best 15 take to the field for any competitive match.
DARACH HONAN: Clare not far away from securing silverware
*Cathal Malone controls the ball. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Once a number of tweaks are made, Clare’s senior hurlers are capable of winning silverware, writes Darach Honan.
DARACH HONAN: Clare don’t have to wait long to put latest injustice right
Darach Honan reflects on Clare’s exit from the Munster SHC, a tie which evoked memories of the infamous 2008 Munster U21 hurling final.
Controversial penalty rocks Clare’s challenge
Tipperary will face All-Ireland champions Limerick in the Munster senior hurling final but the main talking point following their win over Clare won’t be the excellent hurling this tie produced, particularly in the opening half, but the decision to award Tipperary a penalty in the third minute of the second half and the sin binning …
Lohan sticks with Clare fifteen while Sheedy announces Tipp team
*Ian Galvin takes on Shane McNulty. Photograph: Joe Buckley Clare senior hurling manager Brian Lohan has kept faith with the same fifteen that prevailed over Waterford for Sunday’s Munster SHC semi-final against Tipperary.
Popular Clare hurling supporter leads the call for more fans at inter-county games
One of Clare’s most well known hurling supporters is leading the call for more crowds to be permitted to attend GAA inter-county games.
