Jamesie O’Connor: Drop in intensity in second tier has benefited Clare

Jamesie O’Connor believes the stint of Division 1B has played a considerable part in Clare’s successes this season in the Allianz Hurling League.

Unlike previous seasons, the former hurler of the year feels Davy Fitzgerald’s side have been able to taper their performances earlier in the year because of the drop in intensity in the second tier of the league.

In Monday’s Irish Examiner, columnist Anthony Daly mentioned selector and coach Dónal Óg Cusack has brought a Cork swagger to the set-up.