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.

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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

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