Doherty determined to unfurlnew Banner

CLARE football manager Frank Doherty has enjoyed this past week. The Banner dip their toes into championship waters tomorrow with a Munster semi-final against Limerick and the onset of summer football has brought on a coltish enthusiasm in their manager.

“The weather this week would give you a great lift heading into championship. We’ve seen a few games on telly already this year and now we’re involved ourselves. I can see it in the lads in training.

“They’ve finished the heavy-duty stuff and they’ve smiles on their faces. There’s a good buzz around our camp.”