Davy bans journalist from press briefings

Clare hurling boss Davy Fitzgerald has banned Clare Champion journalist Peter O’Connell from attending any future press briefing involving the All-Ireland winning manager.

In a letter sent to the editor of the Clare Champion newspaper this week, Fitzgerald made clear he would not conduct any future interview with the journalist nor would he conduct post-match interviews with the print media if O’Connell was present.

Fitzgerald’s letter stems from the tunnel altercation which broke out following Saturday’s pulsating draw with Wexford in the All-Ireland hurling qualifiers.