The battle for next year’s general election in Clare will be a family affair, as Fianna Fáil’s John Hillery looks set to contest the election against his future son-in-law, Independent Michael McNamara.

It’s a long way from Botswana to the Banner County, but one Clare hurling fan is determined to see his adopted team lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup this weekend.

CLARE GAA have united behind hurler Gerry Quinn following his controversial clash with Henry Shefflin in last weekend’s All-Ireland Hurling Championship quarter-final.