Just three finals in 50 years irks Cooraclare’s PJ McGuane

Lahinch in August 1965 was much like Lahinch is now at this time of year: blustery. Wilder as the day developed.

So when Cooraclare manufactured a 12-point lead over Miltown Malbay early in the second-half, having enjoyed the breeze at the backs in the earlier period, they weren’t considering they were home and hosed. Playing into the Castle golf course goalmouth was like trying to roll a boulder up a hill.

Current Clare president Tadhg Murphy lined out for Cooraclare that day. “They got two goals and with 10 minutes or so to go we were only two points ahead and Miltown had all the pressure but they scored nothing for the rest of the game. In a way, we were lucky to hold out.