Six degrees of separation: The ties that bind Clare and Limerick

FAMILY MATTER: Paul Flanagan of Clare in action against Séamus Flanagan of Limerick. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Clare against Limerick is the most intimate rivalry in inter-county GAA, never mind hurling. As battle lines are drawn on Sunday, families, friendships, and county allegiances will be put on hold. Just how intertwined are the two panels? Omitting interesting if impertinent facts like Limerick defender Mike Casey living in Meelick, the following “six degrees of separation” should explain the ties that bind them:

Adrian and Shane O’Brien.