Former Clare boss O’Loughlin guides Adare to another final

Adare 1-18 Garryspillane 0-12

Ger O’Loughlin guided Adare to that hat-trick and then departed for his stint as Clare senior hurling manager. But when O’Loughlin made way for Davy Fitzgerald, he returned to Adare this season. Despite losing to Granagh-Ballingarry in round one and then drawing with Bruree in round two of the group stages, O’Loughlin has now guided Adare to yet another final.

Adare laid the foundation for victory in the opening half when backed by the wind. They had a 1-13 to 0-6 interval lead dressing room after running Garryspillane ragged for long periods.