Tones eager to ‘maintain the momentum’
*Billy Connors battles with David Gough. Photograph: Ruth Griffin WOLFE TONES ARE DETERMINED to “maintain the momentum” following their opening round win in the Clare SHC.
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Setting the right Tones from the outset
Daithí Lohan is tipped to have a big year for The Tones. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill The phrase ‘a good start is half the battle’ could have been written with Wolfe Tones in mind as the last two seasons, their sole championship saving victories have come in the opening round of the championship.
Wexford display ‘nowhere near good enough to challenge Kilkenny’ – Fitzgerald
*David Fitzgerald gets away from Shane Reck. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill An All-Ireland semi-final with Kilkenny is now occupying the thoughts of Clare’s senior hurlers and a big improvement is needed, one of their key forwards has said.
Kelly never doubted Clare’s ability to grind out victory against Wexford
*Tony Kelly on the attack for Clare. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill At no stage during Saturday’s All-Ireland senior hurling championship quarter final did Clare think that their season was over, according to team captain Tony Kelly.
Cutting space in middle third & pushing forward of Clare defenders paved way for Wexford win
*Diarmuid Ryan was among the central figures behind Clare’s comeback. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill It was an unusual day of hurling in Thurles at the weekend. While it is great to be able to see both quarter finals live, the GAA should revisit the idea of a double header for All-Ireland quarter finals. It creates a …
McCarthy returns to action after lengthy lay off
AIDAN MCCARTHY’s return to action comes as a major boost to Clare as they switch their focus to the All-Ireland SHC semi-final with Kilkenny.
Lohan lifted by outstanding attitude of Clare’s hurlers
*Brian Lohan congratulates Cathal Malone. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A refusal to relent and an unquestionable work ethic stood to Clare’s senior hurlers as they advanced to the semi-finals of the All-Ireland SHC.
Unnecessary injuries the main concern for Lohan as motivated Waterford come to Ennis
*The Waterford match is a chance to give Shane O’Donnell more game-time. Photograph: Shane O’Donnell This week’s clash with Waterford has a somewhat hollow feeling for Clare supporters. Having safely progressed along with Limerick to a Munster Final last week, Clare are left with very little to play against Waterford. There is an opportunity for …
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‘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.
Slowing down pacy Cork the big challenge on Lohan’s mind
*Patrick Horgan clashes with Conor Cleary and Paul Flanagan. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CORK’s PACE will be the main area of opposition focus for Clare as Brian Lohan’s side look to record their second win in Semple Stadium in this year’s Munster SHC.
