Ryan hails indomitable Banner spirit

Clare 2-25 Wexford 2-25

Domhnall O’Donovan’s last-gasp score was smash-and-grab hurling perfected, Saturday’s rescue mission, however, was a 65-minute effort — the home side simply were non-existent in the opening quarter — requiring no little resilience and character.

At every turn, questions were asked of the All-Ireland champions, their desire tested, their limits pushed.