Cunningham & McCarthy pressing for starting spot as injuries pile up for Laois
Clare’s senior hurlers travel to UPMC Nowlan Park on Saturday wearing the favourites tag when they face off with Laois.
Clare’s senior hurlers travel to UPMC Nowlan Park on Saturday wearing the favourites tag when they face off with Laois.
One of the darkest days I experienced as a Clare hurling supporter was last year when Clare were decimated by Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds.
Kilmaley bounced back from their opening round disappointment to eventually get past Wolfe Tones and seal their spot in the Clare SHC quarter-finals.
The emphatic final margin may have been rather flattering but there’s no doubt that Wolfe Tones fully merited their confidence-boosting start to this year’s championship on Saturday evening.
Wolfe Tones are not viewing the opening outing of the Clare SHC as a dead-rubber.
*Patrick O’Connor in action for Clare. Photograph: Chris Copley Watching how the mind of his idol Brian Lohan works has been fascinating for Patrick O’Connor.
*Clare’s Ryan Taylor under pressure. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Player welfare was not an issue before Sunday’s clash between Clare and Laois in the midst of an orange weather warning in the eyes of Brian Lohan.
Before even pucking a ball, the return of Aaron Cunningham to the Clare panel has provided a massive lift.
*Davy O’Halloran. Photograph: Raymond O’Mahony A transfer request from two time All-Ireland U21 medallist Davy O’Halloran to leave Éire Óg has been approved by Clare GAA.
*Donal Moloney. Photograph: Martin Connolly Donal Moloney has been ‘disrespected’ by the manner in which the process of appointing Clare’s next senior hurling manager has been carried out, members of his backroom team have stated.