Aidan McCarthy ends evening with a tally of 2-10 as Banner seal league crown in exciting league final
National Hurling League
Having added consistency to his exceptional skills and athleticism, the Clareman has become the outstanding player in the league
Both teams will have it harder than in poorly contested semi-finals but Brian Lohan’s Clare can edge out impressive Kilkenny in Division One final
As experienced Clare forward David Reidy points out, for all their prominence in recent years, the Banner have claimed no national silverware since their 2016 league win
Experienced forward was injured in the league win over Offaly and will play no part in this weekend’s final against Clare
Derry meet Dublin in the Division One football final in Croke Park at 4pm
Dublin are still leagues apart; Tipperary are lacking leaders; the mystery of Cathal O’Neill; Tyrone left in state of despair; Clare see a clear path
After an underwhelming afternoon with no major surprises, Dublin will play Derry in the Division One final and Roscommon join Monaghan in falling to relegation
David Fitzgerald continued his lordly league form but Brian Lohan’s side were helped by a Tipp team that hit 18 wides
Cats take advantage of careless Limerick to score three goals in the first half-hour
If Derek Lyng’s side are to end a painful losing sequence against Limerick in Saturday’s National Hurling League Division One semi-final, they will need young players to rise to the challenge
Imminence of the Munster championship makes Limerick and Clare potentially contesting a league final sub-optimal but needs must
League semi-final gives Kilkenny another chance to throw down the gauntlet to imposing champions Limerick
What might have been characterised as intrusions not so long ago are regarded as smart and willing choices now
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