Shane O'Donnell: Munster final loss 'not a drop in the ocean' compared to concussion nightmare 

At one point, O'Donnell was resigned to packing in hurling at just 27.

13 June 2022; PwC GAA/GPA Players of the Month for May, from left, Clare hurler Shane O'Donnell, Waterford Camogie player Lorraine Bray, Dublin footballer Sinéad Goldrick and Derry footballer Brendan Rogers with their awards at PwC HQ in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Shane O'Donnell admits he'd rather lose 10 Munster finals in a row than go through another concussion nightmare like he experienced last year.

The effects of a concussion injury suffered while training with Clare ruled the All-Ireland winner out of the entire 2021 Championship and hospitalised him for a period.