Enda McEvoy: Nowhere have the boats lifted higher than in Clare

In his fourth season Brian Lohan continues to elicit high-class displays. A happy democracy with total buy-in from the players but no question as to the identity of the boss

MAGICIAN: Tony Kelly of Clare in action against Darragh Lyons of Waterford Munster SHC Round 3 match.  Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

It’s only mid-May and one barely knows where to start.

Mild surprises (Limerick v Waterford). Actual surprises (Limerick v Clare). The head that’s worn the crown for the past three years suddenly, staggeringly, looking uneasy.