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.
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PLAYER RATINGS: More leaders emerge as Tony Kelly wows the masses once again
*David Fitzgerald is developing into one of the real leaders of the Clare team. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Eoin Brennan dishes out his player ratings following Clare’s draw with Limerick on Sunday.
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.
Tony Kelly turns on God-mode & Rory Hayes earns reputation as country’s top defender
*Tony Kelly points under pressure from Sean Finn. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The heavyweight clash of Limerick and Clare lived up to its billing as it played out in the colosseum of Cusack Park yesterday.
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.
Tony Kelly can punish John Kiely’s complacent Limerick
*Tony Kelly gets away from Cathal O’Neill and Oisin O’Reilly. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Growing up in South-East Clare just on the better side of the Clare-Limerick border meant this rivalry has always been the most intense for me.
‘We believe we have the hurling to match anyone & honesty in abundance’ – Kelly marching forward with Clare
*Tony Kelly’s strike tests the durability of Ger Mellerick’s hurley. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Week on week games won’t be a complaint as far as Tony Kelly is concerned.
DARACH HONAN: Summer is opening up for Clare’s hurlers
*David Fitzgerald strikes under pressure from Robbie O’Flynn. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Clare beating Cork will be a huge psychological boost to this team. Cork have had an edge over us in recent years but on Sunday we turned a corner and put ourselves in a great position to progress from the Munster championship.