Impressive display by Flaherty secures win for Clare

Clare 1-25 Laois 1-15, Scariff

Mark Flaherty shot a terrific 1-12 to inspire Clare to this NHL Division 1B victory over Laois.

The Killanena ace, who scored 3-8 last week against Galway, caught the eye again at Scariff.

Laois led early on but the Banner men found their rhythm to lead 0-14 to 0-7 at half-time.

Flaherty darted through the middle and sent a left-handed shot past Patrick Mullaney for Clare's only goal.

Laois' top scorer James Young then netted from a close range free but the hosts never looked like being overhauled.