'Some days they go over for you': Eoin Cleary point from sideline becomes viral hit

The point was the highlight of a man-of-the-match performance from the Miltown Malbay sharp-shooter in Clare’s impressive seven-point victory over Laois

Clare's Eoin Cleary in action against Laois. Picutre: Bryan Keane / Screenshot via @BrennanEoin

As social media sensations and highlights reels go, there’s a back catalogue of landmark sideline points that’s headed up by Maurice Fitzgerald’s famous kick against Dublin 20 years ago, while also included are more recent efforts by Seanie O’Shea against Tyrone and Monaghan and Conor Sweeney’s last-minute equaliser against Limerick in the 2020 Munster Championship.

Clare’s Eoin Cleary was added to the growing list on Sunday, with his left-footed effort into the town end goal in Cusack Park against Laois proving a huge hit internet hit as competitive inter-county football returned for the first time since last December.