Vaughan: The future is bright for Banner

Whatever happens this weekend and for the rest of the season, this has been a year to remember for Susan Vaughan and Clare camogie.

The championship might not have gone as well as they would have liked, but they are still alive, and it’s knockout fare from now on. There is still a chance to add another chapter to a season of progress.

Vaughan will not be able to help out though, after suffering a severe hand injury in the draw against Dublin at Parnell Park two weeks ago. A pin has been inserted in the Banner captain’s knuckle and that is going to rule her out of action for the short-term future at least.