Optimism amid the gloom

Limerick’s Wayne McNamara could barely talk in the Semple Stadium tunnel after yesterday’s energy sapping and heart-breaking Munster SHC defeat to Tipperary.

But even in the agony of defeat, McNamara still found room for optimism.

“Absolutely gutted,” he whispered. “So close. But at least we’re on the right track. Just that things didn’t go right for us at the right time. I suppose that’s the way it goes — disgusted.”