Anthony Daly: On form you’d fancy Tipp, but on trust you’d give the nod to Clare

Clare-Tipp is always a big game for Clare but I’m not sure if it has the same allure any more, especially in Tipp. I don’t think the ticket uptake has been massive in Tipp

OLD RIVALS: Shane O'Donnell of Clare is tackled by Conor Stakelum of Tipperary during the 2022 Munster Championship. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

I got a text from my great buddy John Mullane during the week, where you could nearly detect the excitement through John’s words, characters and emojis. 

Even though his own county are playing the All-Ireland champions in Thurles on Sunday, Mullane was licking his lips at the prospect of coming to Ennis to do co-commentary on Clare-Tipperary. “Got the call,” he said. “I can’t wait.”