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Nicky English: Clare always seem close to self-destruct, but they should see off Cork

Can Waterford be trusted against Galway in Thurles after two poor outings?

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

GAA weekend previews: Throw-in times, TV details and team news

Seán Moran looks at Saturday’s hurling qualifiers and Sunday’s football deciders

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

Lohan furious with the referee after Clare beaten by Tipperary

With a man less Clare were outscored by their opponents 2-4 to 0-2

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 20:14

Jackie Tyrrell: Tipperary need to nullify Tony Kelly threat if they’re to advance

Sheedy needs to put his best marker on Kelly and avoid mistake Waterford made

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 08:11

Clare revival continues apace but profligacy a worry for Brian Lohan

A total of 22 wides allowed Waterford to remain in the game until the end

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 21:28

Weekend hurling previews: Throw-in times, TV details and verdicts

The Munster meeting of Clare and last year’s beaten finalists Waterford tops the bill

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: In modern hurling warfare, Clare’s variety can take down Waterford

It’s not 1998 but there’s still a war to be won when the two sides meet this weekend

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Formidable Galway the main threat to Limerick’s crown

Tribesmen tick all boxes and new faces have added serious depth to to already strong panel

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 06:00

Clare and Dublin taking positive vibes from high-scoring encounter

Tony Kelly serves up something special at Parnell Park with 20-point haul

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 13:17

Jackie Tyrrell: Things are changing quickly in hurling and I’m all on for it

We’re seeing star forwards dropping deeper and defenders roaming forward to clip points

Fri May 28 2021 - 06:00

Tipperary face stiff opening test against all-conquering Limerick

Allianz Hurling League weekend previews

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00

Waterford player-by-player guide: Nicky English

All-Ireland hurling final 2020

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 21:20

Nicky English: Galway and Waterford face battles with fatigue in All-Ireland semis

Galway as underdogs give them edge against Limerick, while Waterford will test Kilkenny

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 06:53

Dessie Hutchinson’s goal double primes Waterford fuse as they fire past Clare

Déise secure nine-point win to set up All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Kilkenny

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 19:14

Weekend GAA previews: TV details, throw-in times and verdicts

There are three provincial football finals and two All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 06:00

Kelly and Lynch ready for Thurles showdown as if it’s their last

Clare and Limerick meet in the quarter-final of Munster which will double as league final

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 21:29

Limerick’s early blitz sees them into Munster Hurling League final

Aron Shanagher’s spectacular late goal was only a consolation for Clare in Sixmilebridge

Sun Jan 05 2020 - 18:15

Collins content to be contributing what he can to Clare’s cause

Now 27, the Banner forward has a mature perspective on the game and his place in it

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 07:00

Munster SHC: Clare rain on Waterford’s parade

First Walsh Park championship match in 16 years sees doolally finish but no home win

Sun May 12 2019 - 18:37

Podge Collins hoping Clare can push on again as new campaign beckons

Banner heading for Boston along with Limerick, Cork and Wexford

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 06:49

Future may be Limerick's but Galway aren't finished yet

Kiely’s young team look destined for glory at some stage but they may have to wait

Sat Aug 18 2018 - 11:49

Clare left to regret their misses as Galway get home by a point

Canning again in princely form as he turns in another Man of the Match performance

Mon Aug 06 2018 - 06:00

Nicky English: Galway must recuperate and recover, quickly

The fates and the woodwork of Semple Stadium conspired to end Clare's season

Mon Aug 06 2018 - 01:00

Micheál Donoghue says his big players ‘stood up and saw us home’

‘Normally our efficiency is much, much higher than that,’ insists Clare’s co-manager

Sun Aug 05 2018 - 21:10

Galway finally shake off Clare to set up final date with Limerick

Aron Shanagher had chance late on to steal a win for Clare at Semple Stadium

Sun Aug 05 2018 - 16:32

Nicky English: A very difficult game to call but Galway get a hesitant nod

Tribesmen will need to improve their intensity and not be over-reliant on Glynn

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 07:00

Galway frustrated as dogged Clare simply refuse to bow the knee

McCarthy’s late point earns Banner a replay in Thurles after after a pulsating stalemate at HQ

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 07:00

Galway and Clare to do it all again after 94 minutes of madness

All-Ireland champions roar out of the blocks before they are slowly but surely reeled in

Sat Jul 28 2018 - 20:01

Gerry O’Connor preparing Clare for a hurling season like no other

Given the new championship format, teams must hit the ground running earlier

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 07:00

Clare hurler Aron Shanagher out for 2018 with cruciate injury

Impressive 20-year-old will be a big loss for Banner County’s joint managers

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 18:58

Clare and Tipperary name sides for All-Ireland quarter-final

Both sides make three changes for Saturday’s quarter-final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 21:37

Cork young bloods keep plucky Clare at a distance

Kieran Kingston’s team race to victory in Thurles, for 52nd Munster championship

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 07:00