Down but not out as Banner go back to drawing board

DOWN, but not out! That was how Brian Lohan summed up the attitude of the Clare hurlers after their Munster SHC semi-final defeat to the All-Ireland champions in Thurles yesterday.

Mon, 29 May, 2006 - 01:00

Jim O’Sullivan

The outcome didn’t surprise him, given the manner in which Cork gained control so effectively because of their strength in defence.

But what did perplex him was how Clare lost ground so quickly.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Cork Premier 1 MFC: Danny Miskella inspires Ballincollig to win back-to-back titles

NFL takeover shows what the GAA is missing on All-Ireland final week

S Cork championship chat: Eastern promise, Maguire's shooting boots and who's presuming it's a Barrs-Nemo final?

Courts Gaa Hurling Place: Thurles Person: Banner Person: Brian Lohan Person: Lohan Person: Joe Deane Person: Joe Person: Clare Event: Munster SHC semi-Organisation: Clare hurlers Organisation: All-Ireland Organisation: Cork Organisation: Clare

<p>Donoughmore have won back-to-back Cork Premier 2 MFC titles. Pic: Jim Coughlan.</p>

Cork Premier 2 MFC: Donoughmore hold off Barrs to win five-goal thriller final

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Down but not out as Banner go back to drawing board

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Cork Premier 2 MFC: Donoughmore hold off Barrs to win five-goal thriller final

Latest

Sport

Sport

Anthony Daly

Most Read