In Spanish Point, they were running a raffle draw for a car and Colm spotted his opportunity to park the car up outside the hotel, take advantage of the crowds and sell a few tickets

There are many who would argue that Clare would be best served writing a Tailteann Cup chapter. No matter how hard I try, I can see no sense to this argument. In fact, it vexes me

Galway have averaged just over 15 points per game (excluding ET against Armagh).

We all want exciting games and the best possible showcases, but there’s sometimes a romanticised view that every game must be a cracker

'The last time we got to this stage of the championship (2016) we never raised a gallop. Kerry were a better team and beat us comfortably but what hurt most was that we didn't fire a shot.' 

This was a significant win for this Clare team, and not just for the obvious benefit of getting to the last eight.

Limerick don't have any individual superstars, but they are very well connected as a team. They are a team full of pace, full of confidence and, based on this evidence, full of character.

In an intriguing battle, Clare have to find a way to disrupt Iain Corbett’s influence. He is the heartbeat of his team.

Galway have been halted by Mayo at the Connacht final stage in each of the past two campaigns. Joyce, more than anyone, will be keen to avoid three in a row.

Cork preserved their Division Two and Sam Maguire eligibility but it wasn't without a scare amid the stubborn resistance of Offaly in Tullamore