*Niall O’Farrell. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare fell short by six points as reigning All-Ireland champions Cork moved clear in the second half of Friday night’s oneills.com Munster U20HC clash at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
*Mark Sheedy (right) celebrates. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill FROM EXPERIENCING the pain associated with a penalty shootout defeat in a Munster Final to bouncing back and winning All-Ireland and provincial honours, it’s been a case of what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger for Clare goalkeeper Mark Sheedy.
*Matthew O’Halloran (centre) flanked by Jack Mescal, Ógie Fanning, James Hegarty and Eoghan Gunning. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill MATTHEW O’HALLORAN has spoken of his immense pride at getting to follow in the footsteps of his father by tasting All-Ireland glory with Clare.
Harry Doherty and Michael Collins tackle Darragh Linnane. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’S MINOR hurling manager is hopeful his side can replicate their run of last season where they reached the All-Ireland semi-finals.
*Clare captain Eoin Gunning in action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s minor hurlers got their championship campaign off to an impressive start overcoming rivals Tipperary.
*Matthew O’Halloran in action for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill THE SONS of three members of Clare’s All-Ireland winning teams from 1995 and 1997 are following in their father’s footsteps and are set to wear the saffron and blue for the county minor hurlers.