Clare beaten by Waterford in Munster championship for first time since 2016
*Clare’s David Reidy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. WATERFORD’s fifth win in the Munster SHC since 2020 has come at the expense of Clare’s senior hurlers.
Munster Senior Hurling Championship
‘Clare were disrespected in commentary before start of championship’ – Ralph
CLARE were shown “a lot of disrespect” in the build-up to the start of the Munster senior hurling championship according to selector Ken Ralph.
Cian Galvin starts on Clare side with Ryan & Cleary ruled out for Waterford tie
*Cian Galvin. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CIAN GALVIN starts on the Clare team with Diarmuid Ryan and Conor Cleary both ruled out with injury for Sunday’s second round clash with Waterford.
The Water Break: Manner of Clare’s comeback has them on a high for Déise duel
*Peter Duggan in action for Clare’s hurlers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CLARE’s Easter rising in coming back from twelve points adrift to almost snatch a win from Cork’s grasp showcased their experience but also has them in high spirits for a tricky trip to Waterford.
‘Really important for Clare to get recovery right’ for quick turnaround vs Déise – Taylor
*Ryan Taylor gets away from Cork’s Ethan Twomey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. REST and recovery is key for Clare’s senior hurlers as they gear up for their second outing in the Munster championship.
Clare player ratings vs Cork: Malone the man to set the way as Banner’s best
*Cathal Malone gets away from Tim O’Mahony. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A DRAMATIC finish saw Clare start their Munster championship with a draw at home to Cork, there were plenty spills and thrills as Eoin Brennan rates the performances of the men in saffron and blue.
‘We never give up’ says Clare’s tigerish defender Hogan
*Adam Hogan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s tigerish defender Adam Hogan has said the fight within their panel ensures they never give up.
‘We showed great attitude & didn’t panic’ – Lohan lauds manner of Clare’s comeback
*Clare manager, Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. COMPOSURE and an awful lot of intelligence saw Clare’s lift their game in the second half of Sunday’s Munster SHC first round to secure a draw with Cork, manager Brian Lohan has said.
Clare’s Easter Resurrection sees them secure a draw with Cork
*David Reidy gets away from Robert Downey. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. DOWN by twelve points at half time, Clare’s senior hurlers had their own Easter Rising to rescue a draw against Cork and indeed were unlucky not to claim a memorable victory.
Traffic restrictions in place in Ennis for Clare vs Cork Munster championship clash
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill TRAFFIC restrictions are to be implemented in parts of Ennis today (Sunday) with the staging of the Munster senior hurling championship first round between Clare and Cork.
