'If you were to listen to everyone, no one would ever take this job' — Fitzgerald

The Kerry native's youthful Banner team got off to the perfect start when Dermot Coughlan found the net after 5 minutes.

PERFECT START: Clare manager Mark Fitzgerald during the McGrath Cup group B match between Waterford and Clare at Páirc Naomh Brid in Lemybrien, Waterford. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

McGrath Cup Group B Round 2 

Clare 3-18