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Now that the dust has settled on Sunday’s loss to Cork the focus in Clare is on how to resurrect their challenge for September glory.

Perhaps we should look to the history books for some pointers. In 1995 Clare won an All-Ireland title against all odds, much like happened last year.

In 1996, Clare’s epic battle in the Munster championship with Limerick was decided by a fantastic late Ciarán Carey point. It was an excellent performance by the losers but they had no complaints and accepted they were beaten by a better team on the day. And that is where their season came to a grinding halt as there was no backdoor and no second chances. But they came back in 1997 winning Munster and All-Ireland titles.