Lohan on that All-Ireland final losing feeling, Clare’s S&C recruit, and their support

“What I find is we have a great brand - Clare hurling is in the county."

Clare Senior Hurling Media Night Ahead Of The All-Ireland Final, Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare 9/7/2024

It is eternal. One fixed column in the history books. Examine the record of Clare’s last All-Ireland final defeat and the entry is explicit. Losing captain: Brian Lohan.

In 2002, Kilkenny were seven points superior in the decider. Lohan led the Banner in the parade that day. The red-helmet clad warrior shook hands with Andy Comerford before the game and battled manfully throughout it. Eventually, as the temperature ascended, the red helmet was cast aside.