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<p>KEEP THE FAITH: Offaly players Shane Tierney and Dylan Hyland celebrate after the Táilteann Cup game in Ennis. Pic: John Sheridan/Sportsfile</p>

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Tailteann Cup: Offaly dig in to earn win against Banner

The Faithful ended a winless streak in Ennis.

<p> BATTLE: Cork's Finn O'Brien and Clare's Joe Casey tussle for possession. Pic: Eddie O'Hare.</p>

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Clare finish strong against Cork to book Munster U20 hurling final spot

<p>Centre-back Will O'Donoghue is a crucial component in the Limerick hurling machine. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

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Maurice Brosnan: Why Will O'Donoghue is central to Limerick system

Furlong seeks ruthless Cork performance in Páirc rematch with Clare

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Furlong seeks ruthless Cork performance in Páirc rematch with Clare

John Murphy recalled as Cork U20s make one change for Clare semi-final

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John Murphy recalled as Cork U20s make one change for Clare semi-final

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

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'Knockout hurling' from now on for Clare, admits selector Corbett

Munster MFC: Thomas Dillon fires Clare to Daryl D’Arcy Cup with victory over Waterford

Munster MFC: Thomas Dillon fires Clare to Daryl D’Arcy Cup with victory over Waterford

Thomas Dillon's two second half goals proved decisive as Clare overcame Waterford in Lemybrien

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Shane O'Brien and Adam Hogan 3/5/2026

S Patrick Horgan: Nobody but Limerick can hit that level without two of the game's greats

Limerick overwhelmed Clare in Ennis without Cian Lynch and Aaron Gillane. People don't appreciate the size of that feat.

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Adam Hogan and Aidan O'Connor 3/5/2026

S Anthony Daly: It's never a good sign when the Limerick lads aren't even slagging you

Limerick loss is a serious blow to Clare. One of the biggest concerns was how flat the team looked after a two-week break.

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Brian Gavin: Indiscipline in Clare and Limerick clash means players have to look at themselves

It took referee Michael Kennedy some time to get up to the tempo of the game but when he did, he had full control. The indiscipline in Ennis was all on the part of the two teams.

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Limerick's dressing room disco hits all the right notes too but off-key Clare in need of tuning

Brian Lohan's side set themselves up for a shoot-out only to point the guns in their own direction. Porous again in defence, their attack was shorn of enough quality ball to compensate for the gaps behind them.

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Clare and Limerick player ratings - legal or not, Byrnes set the tone

A host of Limerick players found the upper reaches of their form, not to the Banner.

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Brian Lohan: Clare have a lot of soul seaching to do now

A relentless Limerick put the lacklustre hosts to the sword to the tune of 2-30 to 1-18

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 3

Limerick off the mark with statement win against Clare

The Treaty bounced back from defeat in Cork to take victory in Ennis.

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Limerick v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

S Anthony Daly: Temperatures rise in Munster but Clare can leave Limerick on the brink

The temperature is rising ahead of Clare and Limerick's Munster Hurling Championship clash on Sunday. The Banner have the freshness and depth to claim victory

Sun, 03 May, 2026

Clare's unexpected centre-back and 'mini-Tarzan' bring Banner freshness

Clare's unexpected centre-back and 'mini-Tarzan' bring Banner freshness

Niall O'Farrell and Diarmuid Stritch have broken into the Clare hurling team this year. For their former Ard Scoil Rís coach Niall Moran, that is not a surprise

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Munster MHC: Cork close on final with comfortable win over Clare

Munster MHC: Cork close on final with comfortable win over Clare

A win or a draw for Cork at home to Limerick will send them through to the Munster MHC final against Tipperary. Clare must wait on other results to discover whether they progress to the All-Ireland series

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Limerick v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

Weekend hurling previews: Limerick can have the edge on Clare

Clare will undoubtedly try to lure Limerick into a shoot-out and it’s on those terms of engagement they have the best chance of winning.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Clare v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Clare need to improve scoring average against Limerick

Down do everything possible – and it still may not be enough while Ger Brennan just has to grin and bear the cost.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Diarmaid Byrnes and Peter Duggan 21/4/2024

Clare and Limerick veterans are Munster hurling's most familiar foes

Host of key Banner and Treaty hurlers are in their 30s and featured in the first provincial group stages in 2018

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Barry Walsh impresses as Cork defeat Clare to set up rematch in Munster U20 hurling semi-final

Barry Walsh impresses as Cork defeat Clare to set up rematch in Munster U20 hurling semi-final

Walsh was held scoreless in the first half, but came up with the match-winning 1-5 contribution after the break.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Kerry v Clare - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

S Maurice Brosnan: Level of analysis work at elite-level GAA is extraordinary

A cursory review of Kerry’s 2025 campaign would have set the template for what it takes to compete with the All-Ireland champions. Primarily: keep them to 23 points or less

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

Cork's Barry Walsh starts as race for Munster U20 honours heats up

Cork, Clare and Tipperary are guaranteed spots in the knockout section, and for Furlong's men, it's all about sealing top spot and a direct route to the Munster final.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Limerick v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5

Kieran Shannon: Has everyone forgotten the epic Clare-Limerick rivalry?

Amid all the talk of the Cork-Limerick Munster nexus, have Clare been forgotten?

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Limerick v Clare - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Clare v Limerick in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

It promises to be another Munster hurling thriller.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Kerry v Clare - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Jack O'Connor: 'If Cork were watching, I’d say they wouldn't be quaking in their boots'

With no real light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the walking wounded in advance of a mouth-watering Munster final against Cork in a fortnight’s time, O’Connor admitted that it’s been a difficult period for all concerned.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 2

S Brian Gavin: Exceptional James Owens performance - but Lynch's low blow is costly for Limerick

Jab by former hurler of the year was silly, costly and will serve as a reminder to Kiely and managers that there is less and less chance of the off-the-ball stuff not being picked up on

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

John Kiely 26/4/2026

Limerick players will 'hammer on to next weekend' for Clare challenge, says Kiely

The Treaty came up short against the hosts on Sunday.

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

David Clifford fouls Ikem Ugwueru 25/4/2026

Clifford brothers guide Kerry to victory over spirited Clare but O'Sullivan joins injury list

The opening defence of Kerry's Munster and All-Ireland titles has gone to plan, but the treatment table will continue to be terribly busy over the next fortnight.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

As it happened: Cork and Kerry set up Munster final meeting

It'll be a Munster final reunion of Kerry and Cork in Killarney on Sunday, May 10.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Clare Hurling Squad Portraits 2021

Munster MHC: Classy Clare keep hopes alive with win over Waterford

Clare had lost their opening two games to Tipperary and Limerick

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Munster GAA Senior Hurling and Football Championship Launch 2026

Rouines and Clare grew up on '92 glory but still awaiting a sequel

Cillian and Brendy Rouine's dad, Brendan, was a Clare sub the afternoon of the 1992 Munster final triumph over the green and gold.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Dominant Kerry cruise into Munster U20FC final with nineteen point win over Clare

Dominant Kerry cruise into Munster U20FC final with nineteen point win over Clare

While Kerry led by only two points at the interval, that was more about the hosts playing against the wind rather than any threat from the Banner.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Clare finish strong to snatch Munster U20HC victory over 14-man Tipperary

Clare finish strong to snatch Munster U20HC victory over 14-man Tipperary

A 2-2 streak in the last six minutes saw the Banner overturn a seven-point deficit against Tipp.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Darragh McCarthy looks to the sideline 19/4/2026

S Hurling observations: Tipp v Cork endgame shows thin line between risk and reward

So much that goes on during hurling matches is missed by those watching on TV. Broadcasters could do a better job of informing viewers.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

Tipp senior star O'Donoghue absent from U20 for Clare test

O'Donoghue had started the Tipperary U20 side's victories over Cork and Waterford

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Low expectations with Cork on horizon, but Déise football light beginning to shine

There is no expectation on them going to Cork this evening. There is, though, a spotlight focused in their direction. For the first time in an age, there’s a positive spotlight shining on Waterford football.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Munster U20 football and hurling permutations ahead of final round on Wednesday

Munster U20 football and hurling permutations ahead of final round on Wednesday

The football action has been switched from the usual Thursday slot to Wednesday meaning there is an overlap with the hurling championship.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Carlow v Clare - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

Brendan Bugler: Beating Waterford was 'a non-negotiable' for Clare

“We're kind of expecting them to perform," Bugler said about Clare's young players. "It's a great thing when you're naming a team."

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Offaly v Dublin - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1

S Christy O'Connor: Clare set new record and Offaly taste rock-and-roll days

Plus Galway pull another rabbit out of the hat

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Shane O'Donnell with Mark Fitzgerald 19/4/2026

Maurice Brosnan: Clare and Waterford embrace pedal to the metal hurling

Clare beat Waterford in a game featuring 88 shots and 66 scores. “And sure, that is what everyone wants, isn't it?" said Déise boss Peter Queally

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Stephen Bennett with Eibhear Quilligan, Niall O'Farrell and Adam Hogan 19/4/2026

Clare v Waterford player ratings: Hat-trick hero Stephen Bennett stars

Eoin Brennan goes through how each player fared as Clare held off a late Waterford fightback.

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Clare v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1

Brian Lohan: 'Obviously, we're going to get criticised now for how we played defensively'

Clare conceded four goals to Waterford, and the Deise felt they left chances abegging which would have made the game closer than the the six-point gap at full-time

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Shane O'Donnell with Mark Fitzgerald 19/4/2026

Clare outgun Waterford in rip-roaring 60-score Munster SHC clash

Clare held off a late Waterford fightback to claim the two points. Despite holding healthy leads in the second half, it was never comfortable for the Banner.

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Peter Duggan with Aaron O'Neill 19/4/2026

As it happened: Clare beat Waterford in Munster SHC goalfest

We'll make sure you're across all the action in Ennis, throwing in at 2pm on Sunday.

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

S Just one piece missing in perfect Munster Hurling Championship jigsaw

'If you get to the provincial final, you should surely have some advantage over the team that finishes third. As things stand, you don't'

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Waterford v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2

S Anthony Daly: 'Both teams have question marks' as Clare and Waterford face off in Munster opener

Tipp-Cork is a huge game Sunday, but the Munster opener is even bigger.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

David Reidy 26/3/2026

All about the Banner friendships for sentimental Reidy

It’s clearly the voyage that sustains Reidy. This season has been mentioned as a last dance for some of Clare’s elder statesmen but not for him.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Munster GAA Senior Hurling and Football Championship Launch 2026

'I'll play anywhere' - Mark Fitzgerald willing to fill any position for Waterford

They opened their 2025 campaign with victory over Brian Lohan’s men. Same again, please, on Sunday.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4

S John Fogarty: Few home comforts in Munster SHC

The Munster championship throws in on Sunday with a tasty double-header.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026