DARACH HONAN: Clare don’t have to wait long to put latest injustice right
Darach Honan reflects on Clare’s exit from the Munster SHC, a tie which evoked memories of the infamous 2008 Munster U21 hurling final.
Darach Honan reflects on Clare’s exit from the Munster SHC, a tie which evoked memories of the infamous 2008 Munster U21 hurling final.
*Referee James Owens with captains John Conlon and Seamus Callanan before Sunday’s game. Photograph: Joe Buckley A former Clare TD has said protests will need to be held over the controversial decision by James Owens during Sunday’s Munster senior hurling semi-final.
*Clare manager, Brian Lohan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Brian Lohan has shared his disgust and frustration with the controversial penalty awarded to Tipperary and sin-bin given to Aidan McCarthy in Sunday’s Munster senior hurling semi-final.
Tipperary will face All-Ireland champions Limerick in the Munster senior hurling final but the main talking point following their win over Clare won’t be the excellent hurling this tie produced, particularly in the opening half, but the decision to award Tipperary a penalty in the third minute of the second half and the sin binning …
*Ian Galvin takes on Shane McNulty. Photograph: Joe Buckley Clare senior hurling manager Brian Lohan has kept faith with the same fifteen that prevailed over Waterford for Sunday’s Munster SHC semi-final against Tipperary.
*John Conlon. Photograph: Joe Buckley Returning to a Munster Final for the first time since 2018 is the goal for the Clare hurlers when they take to the field on Sunday, captain John Conlon has outlined.
*Clare supporters in Thurles on Sunday last. Photograph: Joe Buckley 3,000 spectators will be allowed to attend Sunday’s Munster senior hurling semi-final between Clare and Tipperary.
Clare senior hurling manager, Brian Lohan has called for more supporters to be allowed to attend the county’s upcoming Munster semi-final.
Another man of the match performance from Tony Kelly has steered Clare into Munster semi-final meeting with Tipperary next week as they comfortably disposed of Waterford.
Waterford are facing “a big job of work” against Clare on Sunday and unless they are fully tuned in “Clare will hurt us and hurt us bad”.