Building blocks falling into place for Flanagan & Clare
“A titanic battle with no quarter spared” was how outstanding Clare defender Paul Flanagan described Sunday’s draw with Limerick.
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
Lohan believes Munster Final qualification just reward for tireless Clare
*Clare manager, Brian Lohan. Photograph: Joe Buckley EXPECTATION WEIGHED on the shoulders of the Clare senior hurlers ahead of Sunday’s packed to capacity clash with Limerick and Banner boss Brian Lohan was satisfied that his charges delivered.
THE WATER BREAK: Clare & Limerick go toe to toe in Munster thriller & magic Tony Kelly excels
Clare & Limerick served up a heavyweight clash to justify its billing on Sunday in Cusack Park, the counties will rest the swords for now before doing battle again in the Munster Final at the beginning of June.
Kiely lauds ‘cracking hurling game’ but fuming with narrative on Gearoid Hegarty
*Limerick manager, John Kiely. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill “A cracking game of hurling” was how Limerick manager John Kiely described the latest meeting of Clare and Limerick in the Munster senior hurling championship.
Munster Final awaits for Clare following superb battle with Limerick
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE ARE THROUGH to the Munster senior hurling final with their epic draw with Limerick ensuring the two counties will meet again.
Browne back in Clare team with Reidy & Meehan returning to the bench
*Jack Browne. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill JACK BROWNE will make his first championship start of 2022 and his first in two years when Clare welcome Limerick to Cusack Park this Sunday.
Evidence strong enough to clear Ian Galvin but hearing rescheduled following claims of outside interference
*Ian Galvin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill IAN GALVIN’s rescheduled appeal to try have his red card rescinded to feature in Sunday’s eagerly awaited Munster SHC clash between Clare and Limerick will take place on Thursday evening, the original hearing was ruled null and void following outside interference.
PLAYER RATINGS: Some of Lohan’s hurlers produce their best performance in Clare jersey
Eoin Brennan casts his eyes over the Clare senior hurlers and gives his rating on each individual performer from Sunday’s two point win.
Lohan’s Clare a class apart from Cork in another commanding Thurles display
BRIAN LOHAN’s Clare hurlers produced another impressive display to secure a successive win and in the process keep aspirations of a Munster championship and qualifying from the province well and truly alive.
PLAYER RATINGS: How Clare’s hurlers fared in Tipperary triumph
*Shane O’Donnell gets away from Ronan Maher after making an excellent catch. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Eoin Brennan rates the performances of Clare’s senior hurlers following their comprehensive 3-21 2-16 win over Tipperary on Sunday afternoon.