Kilkenny outclass Clare in All-Ireland semi-final
TWELVE points was the final margin as Kilkenny’s cats took the cream against Clare in Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC semi-final.
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Hayes & Nolan battling for corner back spot
*Clare defender, Rory Hayes. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill RORY HAYES and Cian Nolan are battling out for the left corner back spot on the Clare team which is expected not to show any major changes.
THE WATER BREAK: Classic comeback propels Clare into All-Ireland semi-finals
*Peter Duggan tries to find a way through Matthew O’Hanlon and the Wexford defence. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare’s senior hurlers are returning to Croke Park for the first time since 2018.
Lohan lifted by outstanding attitude of Clare’s hurlers
*Brian Lohan congratulates Cathal Malone. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A refusal to relent and an unquestionable work ethic stood to Clare’s senior hurlers as they advanced to the semi-finals of the All-Ireland SHC.
Doubts hang over Meehan’s fitness for Wexford quarter-final
*Shane Meehan battles to get away from Limerick’s Richie English. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Concerns on the fitness of Clare forward, Shane Meehan have emerged in the lead-up to Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final.
Thriving Clare will suffer no Munster Final hangover
After an epic Munster Final enjoyed by all, it was disappointing to see the coverage afterwards focus solely on Clare indiscretions with no attempt at balance.
Duggan & Hayes cleared to play for All-Ireland quarter-final
*Rory Hayes. Photograph: Burren Eye Photography CLARE HURLERS Peter Duggan and Rory Hayes have been cleared to play in Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final.
Former TD says Clare should withdraw from All-Ireland championship if Duggan & Hayes not cleared of bans
A FORMER CLARE TD has said the county hurlers should withdraw from the championship if appeals to have suspensions of Rory Hayes and Peter Duggan are not rescinded.
Proposed one match bans for Hayes & Duggan
CLARE’S SENIOR HURLERS have been dealt a cruel blow with both Peter Duggan and Rory Hayes at risk of missing their All-Ireland SHC quarter-final due to proposed one-match suspensions.
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).
