*PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month for June in hurling, Shane O’Donnell of Clare, with his award at PwC offices in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile FRESH from playing a leading role in Clare’s return to the All-Ireland SHC final, Shane O’Donnell has been named as the hurler of the month for June.
*Adam Hogan emerges out of defence in possession for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE’s senior hurlers produced a remarkable second half comeback to claim their place in the All-Ireland final for the first time in eleven years.
*Shane O’Donnell in action for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BOTH Clare and Kilkenny have named their starting teams for Saturday’s All-Ireland SHC semi-final.
*Shane Hassett. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill STRENGTH of Clare’s senior hurling panel was stressed by selector Shane Hassett in the wake of their All-Ireland quarter-final win.
*David Reidy impressed for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLARE will face Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-final for third year in succession after overcoming Wexford by twelve points.
*Patrick Donnellan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill WHEN O’Callaghans Mills clubman Patrick Donnellan lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup following Clare’s All-Ireland final replay win over Cork back in September 2013, Clare fans were confident that many titles would be added in the ensuing decade.
*Michael Browne. Photograph: Sport Action Photography CRUSHEEN mentor and former Clare selector Michael Browne can’t wait for Sunday’s Munster final.
*Clare’s John Conlon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill For the first time in a quarter of a century, Clare will contest a third consecutive Munster Senior Hurling Final after eventually holding off hosts Tipperary in FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles.
*Shane O’Donnell on the attack for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill BACK TO BACK wins in the Munster championship have been achieved by Clare’s senior hurlers who edged out Davy Fitzgerald’s Waterford on Sunday afternoon.
*PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month for April in hurling, Shane O’Donnell of Clare, with his award at PwC offices in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile SHANE O’DONNELL has been named the PwC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Month for April.
