MANY would have you believe there is a better chance of a snowman, packing shades and sunscreen, crossing the Sahara than Ballyea beating Clarecastle in the Clare SHC final tomorrow.

IT’S hardly a substitute for the thrill of battle, but it’s still nice to be involved.

EDDIE Enright is expected to play through the pain barrier for Thurles Sarsfields in Sunday’s Tipperary SHC final clash against Mullinahone in Thurles.