Anthony Daly: What have Clare really learned about themselves?

It was like a glorified challenge game in Ennis. Anyone who read anything into that match is only codding themselves
Anthony Daly: What have Clare really learned about themselves?

John Conlon of Clare is tackled by Dáire O’Leary of Cork during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A match between Clare and Cork. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Last week was such a hectic and busy week in our pub that I was nearly hanging for the break and the change of scenery in Ennis yesterday, even if I knew full well beforehand that the action wasn’t going to be anywhere near as full-blooded and exciting as what I witnessed in Cheltenham.

It wasn’t. When I was strolling out of Cusack Park afterwards, this Cork fella sidled up beside me. “Great game for so little at stake Anthony, boy,” he said.

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