Why is there so little interest in Clare?

AFTER all the excitement of last Sunday’s game between Cork and Tipperary – and fair dues to both teams for that – I’m beginning to wonder if there is any game at all on this weekend in Munster?

There is very little anticipation, even here in Clare, about today’s clash between Waterford and the Banner men. And remember, this is a Munster semi-final. Is that because of Clare playing in Division Two this year, is it because of Cork/Kerry football game or is it because this is a long weekend, and the game is on the Monday?

The Munster senior hurling championship was always huge in Clare, but I’m wondering, has a feeling of negativity crept in and is there reason for that negativity?