Banner flying high as Clare beat Wexford

The veterans in the side made a huge contribution but it was substitute Tony Carmody, sprung from the bench just before the break, who rose to the occasion in magnificent fashion as his two second half goals destroyed Wexford’s championship aspirations.

Clare 3-15, Wexford 3-07 (result)

Clare won this qualifier to make their way through to the All-Ireland senior hurling championship quarter-final after a blistering display of attacking hurling as they completely demolished a Wexford side who seemed unable to respond to the challenge at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.