John Conlon: Silverware great preparation for the championship for Clare

After suffering the setback in the 2016 league semi-final win over Kilkenny, Conlon wasn’t involved in either of the final games against Waterford so Saturday’s victory over The Cats was additionally special.

GREAT PREPARATION: John Conlon of Clare catches the sliothar under pressure from John Donnelly of Kilkenny during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 final match between Clare and Kilkenny at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

A Division 1 medal is not be sniffed at in Clare especially when an ankle injury ruled you out of the last time the county lifted the Allianz Cup.

After suffering the setback in the 2016 league semi-final win over Kilkenny, John Conlon wasn’t involved in either of the final games against Waterford so Saturday’s victory over The Cats was additionally special.