'Munster teams put on a pedestal compared to Leinster teams': Dublin must be 'fearless' against Clare says Gibbons

It was at this very quarter-final stage 12 months ago where the 14 men of Dublin stunned Limerick at GAA HQ. The same fearless approach will be employed ahead of this latest championship clash with Munster opposition.

FEARLESS: Dublin's Eddie Gibbons poses for a portrait during the launch of the 2026 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship at Blarney Castle. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

Dublin hurling goalkeeper Eddie Gibbons has said they must go “fearless” into the All-Ireland series given the “pedestal” Munster teams are justifiably put on compared to their Leinster counterparts.

The Dubs face Clare in the All-Ireland quarter-final on Saturday week, what will be their third meeting of the year after the Banner triumphed by two and three-point margins in the Division 1B round-robin and final clashes.