O'Loughlin reign off to positive start

Ger 'Sparrow' O'Loughlin got his managerial career with Clare off to a good start at Meelick when his side carved out a hard-earned 0-15 to 1-9 win over Waterford IT in the Waterford Crystal Cup.

It was the decision by O'Loughlin to send on Mark Flaherty as a 40th minute substitute that proved crucial as Flaherty scored Clare's final three points from frees.