Holders Éire Óg seal Clare SFC final berth despite emotional hour

With the untimely passing of dual star Darren O’Brien’s brother Bernard the previous day, the poignancy of the semi-final was underpinned by an added determination from the Ennis side who eased to their fourth final in five seasons.

Mark McInerney of Éire Óg and Clare. Pic: Tom Beary/Sportsfile

Clare SFC semi-final: Éire Óg 2-10 Lissycasey 0-09 

Éire Óg’s quest for a first Clare senior double in 96 years is another significant step further after their footballers joined their hurlers in the final following a professional display in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg, Ennis.