Farce as Banner blitz sad Saffrons

Clare 4-24 Antrim 0-8

But there was absolutely no confusion over which was the better side and even less confusion now surely as to whether or not this lopsided provincial system is even remotely fair as it stands.

Not to put a tooth in it, Antrim had no business being in this All-Ireland semi-final. It didn’t do justice to the competition, didn’t give any value for money to the admittedly poor attendance of just over 3,300 in Semple Stadium, didn’t do Clare any favours either as they prepare to take on Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final.