Loughnane hopeful Clare won’t ‘disappear like Tipp’

Ger Loughnane has expressed hope All-Ireland champions Clare don’t disappear “off the map” as neighbours Tipperary did following their 2010 success.

The All-Ireland winning manager, who guided Clare to Championship glory in 1995 and 1997, is confident that this is the start of a golden era for hurling in the Banner county.

Tipperary won both the senior and U21 titles three years ago but have failed to reach those heights since.