*Photograph: Ruth Griffin
There were emotional scenes at the final whistle in Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiósóg as Éire Óg ended their long wait for TUS Clare Senior Hurling Championship glory.
The Clare Echo was pitch side in association with The Temple Gate Hotel to hear from the key players who made it happen in a special video podcast.
There’s plenty of video of all the post-match scenes including a memorable captain’s speech from David Reidy.
Gerry O’Connor talks about the physical and mental toll of an emotional week for the whole club and what he believes was the main difference between the sides on the day.
Shane O’Donnell talks about the hurling difficulties he’s faced in 2025 and where his latest bit of silverware fits in his collection.
Danny Russell gets real and talks about how nerves played their role in the build up to the final and how the conditions for himself and Peter Duggan were more difficult than met the eye.
Finally, Liam Corry gives an up-close hurlers’ eye view on the pivotal moment on the match while Robert Loftus represents the views of the younger members of the squad.
