Blow for Clare as John Conlon ruled out of Kilkenny clash

The centre-back has been the defensive lynchpin for the Banner

Clare's John Conlon arriving at Croke Park. 

Clare have been hit with a major 11th hour blow ahead of this evening’s All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Kilkenny as John Conlon has been ruled out through injury.

The Clonlara man, who is replaced by Páidí Fitzpatrick, was walking gingerly during the players’ walkabout on the Croke Park pitch.