Frank Lohan: All-Ireland semi would mark ‘great progress’ for Banner

For 2018 to be deemed a progressive and successful year for the Clare hurlers, then an All-Ireland semi-final has to be reached, according to Frank Lohan.

The Banner, fallers at the quarter-final hurdle in 2016 and 2017, have not been involved in the penultimate round of the championship since their All-Ireland- winning season in 2013.