O'Loughlin answers Clonlara critics with sensational scoring haul

5,048 turned out to see Michael O’Loughlin fire 2-9 in a superb showing.

15 YEARS TOO LONG: Clonlara kitman John McGuinness lifting the cup after the Clare County Senior Club Hurling Championship final between Clonlara and Crusheen at Cusack Park in Ennis, Clare. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Clonlara 3-18 Crusheen 2-16 

In a throng of celebrating black and yellow, Crusheen manager Michael Browne found John Conlon and grasped his hand.