Return of SOD & Duggan tips odds in Clare’s favour for Cork clash
Clare hurling received a much-needed boost last weekend when we got our Munster campaign off to the best possible start by beating the old enemy in Thurles.
Shane O’Donnell
‘We’re getting rewarded for the work we are doing’ – Lohan
*Clare manager, Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BREATHING SPACE was afforded to Clare through their ability to net three first-half goals, senior hurling manager Brian Lohan reflected on their dominant eight point victory over Tipperary.
THE WATER BREAK: Attacking prowess sees Clare triumph over Tipperary
*Photograph: Gerard O’Neill With the start of the GAA inter-county championship, that means it’s time for the return of our video podcast!
Tipp win ‘the greatest performance’ of Lohan’s tenure as Clare manager
While there were doubts about Clare outside of the group, have no doubt but that they were travelling to Thurles last weekend in full confidence that they could win. One legitimate concern would have been whether Clare’s lack of a championship game may catch them on the hop. However, from the moment the game began, …
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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.
All-Ireland winners confident Clare can qualify from Munster
*Clare’s Cathal Malone. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ahead of Clare’s opening game in the Munster senior hurling championship, three men who have played key roles in Munster and All-Ireland successes achieved by Banner County teams believe that Clare can do well in the 2022 campaign.
DARACH HONAN: Clare to extend unbeaten championship run over Tipp in Thurles
While the Munster championship exploded into life last weekend with a great opener in Walsh Park, Clare fans will have earmarked 24th of April as the beginning of the hurling year.
Darach Honan’s hurling power rankings
*David Fitzgerald brushes past Will O’Donoghue. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill After a lacklustre league we were treated to a great final as Waterford put on an exhibition of hurling. Waterford will be delighted to have added silverware under Liam Cahill’s reign but after last years All Ireland final drumming on top of another heavy final defeat, …
O’Donnell back in the mix but Reidy undergoes surgery
*Shane O’Donnell has received the all-clear to return to action. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill With just four weeks until Clare’s competitive bow in this year’s Munster Senior Hurling Championship, there’s mixed news on what has been an unprecedented revolving door of injuries.
Ryan out of action for over a month joining Clare’s injury list
*Diarmuid Ryan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s growing list of injuries now includes wing-back Diarmuid Ryan who is looking at a six week spell on the sidelines.