Clare GAA Discussion - 2024 All Ireland Hurling Champions

supernova5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119188967#Comment_119188967

love to see the Rossies beaten I bet? !!!

Boots234

We just need to avoid Kerry in Mondays draw!

supernova5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119189030#Comment_119189030

and Dublin and to a lesser degree Galway and Derry

windy shepard henderson

I have never seen anyone to master the powers of negativity like yourself ,😂 last week Tony Kelly this week Keelan sexton .... come on lad!!!

windy shepard henderson

Mighty win for the footballers , Keelan is a sensation he always was but provided it when it mattered today

Defensive system Clare use is impressive to be fair Russell,O'Dea, Cathal o, Connor and young routine were fantastic at the back today , pearse Lillis was a colossus too as always

Bonus territory multiply by ten at this stage , a good year for Clare gaa was 3rd place in Munster , now we have 2 all Ireland 1/4 finals in as many weeks

Take a bow Michael O'Connor in county board and everyone attached including our beloved man from sixmilebridge in the purple jumper , impressive work with development and funding has led to all this

caddy16

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119190646#Comment_119190646

Michael O'Connor and Pat Fitz..... development & funding.....strange to single them out?

Figerty

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119190646#Comment_119190646

Imagine where we would be if there was a proper development system .....

keeponhurling

No purple jumpers allowed

windy shepard henderson

https://www.veed.io/view/3688c5ec-10e1-4051-be87-091bb9b79e4c

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119188987#Comment_119188987

id say thats jimmy sloyan's nemisis from the shamrock in claremorris , is that you seamus ??? 🤣

windy shepard henderson

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119191146#Comment_119191146

always a controversial topic on here 😄

windy shepard henderson

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119190753#Comment_119190753

i agree in regards hurling for sure , the whole thing seems to be propped up by the likes of donal moloney and a few more , but as regards football the development work has produced some really good players , especially in the last few years , cillian rouine was excellent yesterday for example , manus doherty has been excellent all year these are the type of player the development squads are producing

windy shepard henderson

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119190750#Comment_119190750

to be fair to michael he is one of the more hands on member of the county board , he rolls up the sleeves gets in volved in as many areas as he can and dose huge work

fitz needs some form of credit for yesterday , he has never stood in the way of football in the county , anything collins wants he gets , there are several counties up and down the country tearing themselves apart over hurling and football the midlands especially

windy shepard henderson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ94onhmKiE

for someone that was at the match yesterday and didnt hear the commentary of the game on clare fm this is excellent , syl o'connor is some man , this is the last 90 seconds of the game serious stuff

supernova5

Bring on the Oakleafers

Treble double

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119194720#Comment_119194720

Great draw for Clare, a fellow Division 2 team, they will have no fear of them and have a right cut at them.

I was full sure we would pull Kerry again what an anti climax that would have been. They go with hope now that's all you can ask for.

Akrasia

I think the lads will be relishing this opportunity to get to an All Ireland Semi Final

keeponhurling

If we tune out of a game for even 10-15 mins, the likes of Galway, Kerry or Dublin would score about 2-5 and it'd be game over.

I'd be hopeful we can stay in the game v Derry. Another late 1-3 like the last day would be welcome :)

Despite complaints over the venue, having the run-out at Croke Park gives us a slight edge on Derry.

shockframe

Massive congrats to Clare on the win last Saturday.

And to win it without Gary Brennan and all! Outstanding commentary from Syl O'Connor at the end.

I was one of the few Limerick fans that made it to Ennis for that epic 6 weeks ago and whilst delighted we won on penlaties that night I felt sorry that someone had to lose out.

Obviously I was disappointed we didn't get over the line yesterday after a great performance down in Cork but pleased for those who have followed Clare Football down the years and that it gave ye a chance to put right what happened in Ennis.

Even better today that ye avoided Kerry. Give it a lash Colm!

17togo

Any update or confirmation on Hayes and Duggan getting the one match ban? Anywhere I look it just says "proposed" one match ban.

letowski

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119197683#Comment_119197683

I think it officially becomes a ban tonight, so we might hear word tomorrow if there is an appeal.

Interestingly, it was reported by Colm Keyes of the Indo that Peter Duggan is receiving a suspension for his incident with William O’Donoghue, not for the Sean Finn incident, latter of which certainly was worse. If that is the case though, Clare should definitely appeal Duggan’s match ban. That incident with WOD is completely innocuous imo, it looked more like he gave WOD just a palm away for WOD’s arms being around his neck/head, than an actual punch.

That said I doubt they’ll have either of them available this weekend.

Gael85

Great result Saturday for the footballers. Delighted to be at game and great last 5 minutes. Clare played well in first half. Only when pushed up on Roscommon kickouts at end in second half brought them back into game. Thought Clare keeper was very nervy particularly in first half. How many goalkeepers have Clare used in Colm Collins time? Anyway very good performances from Sexton, Lillis, O'De and O'Connor. Looking forward to the Derry game.

Keano

I have a spare terrace ticket for the Killinan end if any wants it?

letowski

Reported today that Clare will appeal both suspensions.

keeponhurling

One reason being to get the lads off.

The other being to find out what is going on, where did these bans suddenly come from, why only last weekend, why only that match but only certain incidents etc.

Regardless of the outcome of the appeal, it's a distraction that we don't need. And let's be honest, missing those two players weakens the team. We don't have another corner back like Rory Hayes, and somebody will need to stop Rory O'Connor, McDonald, Chin and co.

letowski

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119201380#Comment_119201380

I said it after the Munster final, that the Wexford game worries me, and that hasn't changed. And usually I'm more optimistic as a Clare fan. But even just checking the odds there, PP have Wexford at 3/1 to win which is quite an outside price. I don't like that.

Wexford were bad at the start of the championship, but I was impressed with them versus Kilkenny. They beat them by 4, but they easily a 10 point better team that day if it wasn't for a point blank save by Murphy from 5 yards on McDonald and an uncharacteristic bad day shooting by ROC. They are not as one-dimensional like last year under Davy, this can still work it short up the field, but they also can play it direct into McDonald and ROC who can cause damage to any team. They have they're best attackers closer to goal nowadays and not isolated or double marked.

There is also the added motivation of not being dumped out of the championship by the same team 3 years running. I know people won't agree with me, and even excluding the rigmarole with the suspensions, but I would still see this weekend's QF with Wexford in Thurles as a more difficult one to win, than a SF against Kilkenny in CP. JMO.

cnoc

Rory Hayes incident.

2 belts of his hurley in the back.

supernova5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119202034#Comment_119202034

I'm with you on that viewpoint, this is a desperately difficult game for Clare, [even with our full team out] now its fraught with extreme danger, funnily enough I was more confident going into the Munster final, and I agree with the Croke Park KK part of it...

PeggyShippen

If Clare can't beat Wexford then they won't deserve to go further. Its as simple as that . Even without the 2 guys. I think a good start is essential.

mcw100

https://www.clare.fm/sport/duggan-hayes-cleared-play-ireland-shc-quarter-final/

letowski

Farcical stuff altogether but good news for us no doubt. I guess while I am surprised they are cleared, you can never underestimate the amateurism of the GAA.

In other news, that article says that Aidan McCarthy is in line to return this weekend which is good to hear, although Shane Meehan is a doubt.

supernova5

lucky lucky boys, if anything comes out of this I really hope it will act as a big wake up call for both of them especially Duggan who's being playing on the edge since first day of Championship. has been extremely fortunate to stay on the field of play in one or 2 games

Evil_Clown

Stand tickets for Sat on ticketmaster now

keeponhurling

I wonder what team will start on Saturday, same 15 as started the Munster final ?

Given that Mark Rogers is now back, maybe we could consider him ahead of Galvin.

Good that Aidan McCarthy is back but hard to see him coming straight back into the starting team.

Clare bow out of the All Ireland minor hurling series after a 4 point loss to Offaly. Guilty of overplaying the ball at the back and the lack of direct ball of our forwards that were starved of possession, forcing them to drop deep where they were less of a threat.

Still a very positive year for Clare underage hurling.

letowski

Yeah better team won on the day, but I think there would be some frustrations there too for Clare. Complete systems malfunction on the puckouts lead to a huge amount of scores. Offaly's more direct approach worked better for them, we had guys like Scanlon and Neylon that were causing problems inside, but just didn't get enough good ball in.

I think overall, it was an excellent year for the minors, especially considering where we were last year. They played 8 good games these past few months and really improved and developed each week. Most of all, there are definitely a couple of lads there that can make good seniors for Clare. 6 of the starting team there again next year. Hopefully BOC will stay with them.

letowski

Clare v Wexford: Quilligan; Nolan, Cleary, Flanagan; Ryan, Conlon, McInerney; D Fitzgerald, Reidy; Malone, Kelly, O’Donnell; Galvin, Rodgers, Taylor

I'm assuming there'll be some late changes, thinking of two certain individuals in particular lol.

windy shepard henderson

Would you believe I would almost leave it as it is , jack O'Connor hit Rory hayes for 2-3 in the league in the space of like 10 minutes

He gave up 0-7 points from play to Flanagan in the Munster final , it's a brave change to make, Rory has been fantastic but stats are slightly worrying

Rodgers won't start ahead of duggan , but if Meehan was fit he probably should,

windy shepard henderson

Great to see Offaly back, huge support of down there tonight they won't be Joe mcdonagh or Christy ring for too much longer

Our own lads exceeded all expectations, we have some serious talent on the way our best days are yet to come

windy shepard henderson

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119217444#Comment_119217444

an amazing year for clare gaa in total , camogie , hurling underage hurling and even football , every aspect of clare gaa has exceeded expectation , hurlers in a really good position heading into the all ireland series , with the return of rodgers and aidan mccarthy too

keeponhurling

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119218230#Comment_119218230

That would be a big call.

But wound Cian Nolan do any better against the likes of Rory O’Connor ? It would be harsh to just throw him in the deep end like that.

Treble double

I'm no hurling expert but watching the minor last night I was taken by Offaly. I know it's u 17 and strength and conditioning wouldn't have a major impact at that age, Clare did look the better conditioned team. Offaly looked like a team that have gone for more naturally talented hurlers as opposed to size. They appeared on tv to be a light stringy side with a few notable exceptions like the no 11 but they play with a refreshing style and freedom. The small nippy corner forward was a joy to watch and his finish for the goal was class. Both goals were beautifully finished. I could be totally wrong here but they look like a throwback to years gone by relying on hurling skill as opposed to strength and are a change to the norm of the more systematic hurling that most teams play now.

supernova5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119218818#Comment_119218818

yea that Offaly side have apparently been a stand out since the under 12/13 grade, that corner forward is Adam Screeney [has a brother on the under 20 team] its like watching a very young version of Lar Corbett. there are names on that team that are very synonymous with Offaly hurling, Furlong , Kelly, Martin, Rigney, Connolly

Clare really stifled themselves with their game plan, way too much playing through the lines and running into traffic, the forward were crying out for good early ball in which mostly never arrived so we never really gave ourselves a chance to create any clear cut goal chances. it was our undoing. Offaly created 2 chances and tucked them away with minimum fuss.

disappointing end to campaign as I though Clare could regroup and maybe win out the whole thing..

supernova5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119218253#Comment_119218253

amazing year? hmm perhaps, but if they cant pick up some silverware along the way it wont count for a whole lot

Emotional stuff watching the game from home. I can’t imagine what it was like for the thousands of Clare fans that made their way to Thurles today. The players and management deserve massive credit today, despite being no where near their Munster final best.

I am quite literally shaking but Brian Lohan, what a man, what a gent. After all the sh1t he put down from our CB doing their utmost not to give him the Clare job back in late 2019, he has United the county with the teams never say die spirit and determination that is so fitting of the man when he wore that famous red helmet and Clare jersey.

So so proud as a Clareman today. We are back in Croke Park in two weeks time!! HON THE BANNER!!!!

windy shepard henderson

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119219412#Comment_119219412

so you foresaw all this happening at the start of the year while the rest of the county were just happy to get out of the group , epically with all the injuries we have had to contend with , perspective is badly needed here

any genuine clare supporter would take your hands off at the start of the year if you offered them this

SophieLockhart

LOL Fitz must have a thing for Smiley O'Donnell no way was he MOTM

windy shepard henderson

great comeback in the end , but my fears were confirmed early in the game as the battle with limerick had us drained , we were way off the pace for the first 45 50 minutes , it looked like we were goosed with 15 minutes to go , up to that point key players like kelly , ryan taylor cathal malone , david mc were just so far out of the game it looked like we were done .

wexford were clever , once cleary was on a yellow they lumped high balls in on top of him knowing any infraction would see him in real trouble , int he last 15 however wexford just didnt have the fire power to kick on and see it out we did , and found a second wind from no where ,once they got tired we punished

while the shanagher goal was a bit of a fluke , the tide had turned at that point and wexford were on the ropes , you could sense it with less then 10 minutes to go

i feel sorry for them they gave it everything , mathew o'hannlon , shane reck liam og were excellent i taught , o keefe caused us huge problems as sweeper in the first half , they also had two other great goal chances one early in the first half , and a lee chiin effort that sailed over the bar from 20 yards out

the fight back was impressive , the most pleasing part was the 1-4 off the bench in the last 7 minutes its what we have talked about all year having a good bench to pull us out of these types of situations , i felt both odonnell and espically diarmuid ryan were head and sholders above everyone else in a clare jersey , taught cian nolan did well when he came on was lucky not to get black carded in the end , flanagan had a super game again at corner back

windy shepard henderson

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119221009#Comment_119221009

he won him an all ireland in 2013 , which led to several cash cows like irelands fittest family and the wexford hurling job , to be fair o'donnell had a really good game but diarmuid ryan was the only one taking the fight to wexford when everyone else was asleep he chipped in with two or 3 great points as well

supernova5

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119220993#Comment_119220993

Windy, perhaps you misunderstood my statement, I agree, of course its been a fantastic late Spring and Summer for Clare Gaa and nobody could really see it pan out this way to date. We all appreciate the massive entertainment and uplift the teams have given us since April. What I meant is that its all very well fine having pride back in the jersey and being competitive but the objective is to win trophies. Every player in Gaa or any sporting code gets involved to ultimately win the top prize on offer in whatever competition they enter. quarter, semi, or even finalists are very soon forgotten, you are only judged on winning top honours. We only know this too well in Clare as our trophy cabinet is so sparse and making hay while the sun shines is imperative to a county of our long history.

windy shepard henderson

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119221370#Comment_119221370

i totally agree , and yes i did misunderstand what you were saying , huge ask still ahead to put a trophy in the cabinet though , hopefully it can be done