The Irish Times

Galway frustrated as dogged Clare simply refuse to bow the knee

McCarthy’s late point earns Banner a replay in Thurles after after a pulsating stalemate at HQ

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 07:00

Clare pick up the pieces and book a return to headquarters

Banner bound for semi-final as they prove too strong for Fitzgerald’s Wexford

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 01:00

Tipperary end Clare’s summer at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Michael Ryan knows his side have work to do for semis after conceding three goals

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 18:32

Cork young bloods keep plucky Clare at a distance

Kieran Kingston’s team race to victory in Thurles, for 52nd Munster championship

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 07:00

The Nire have that bit extra

Waterford champions end Cratloe’s double dreams

Sun Nov 16 2014 - 19:55

Clare can maintain their good record against Cork

Difficulties for both teams but the All-Ireland champions can reach the Munster final

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00

Eight All Star awards on yet another banner day for Clare’s golden generation

Beaten finalists Cork may feel hard done by while Dublin also land three awards

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 00:01

Banner folk basking in the glow of unexpected glory

All-Ireland triumphs are a rare event in Clare and the mood in the county has been transformed by a famous victory

Sat Oct 05 2013 - 01:00

Banner to be unfurled at end of a terrific year

Cork can improve considerably on the drawn match but it might not be enough to catch a gifted Clare team who are also getting better

Sat Sept 28 2013 - 01:00

Clare unchanged for final replay

Davy Fitzgerald’s side includes four players who won the All Ireland U-21 final

Thu Sept 26 2013 - 11:24

Clare win pulling up to take third title in five years

Antrim overpowered in under-21 decider at Semple Stadium

Sat Sept 14 2013 - 18:51

Clare draw strength from an epic finish and live to fight another day

Banner rescue final with last-gasp point after dominating for 70 minutes

Sun Sept 08 2013 - 23:32

Limerick left gasping for air as Clare’s polished performance packs punch

David Fitzgerald’s tactical deployment works to perfection as team’s skills shine

Mon Aug 19 2013 - 01:04

Clare see off Galway to set up semi-final clash with Limerick

Two second-half goals not enough for Tribesmen in Thurles

Sun Jul 28 2013 - 17:42

Clare fluff their lines in the first half, as Cork take centre stage with the wind at their backs

Great victory for Cork manager Jimmy Barry-Murphy

Mon Jun 24 2013 - 01:00

Clare blown away in the second half

Cork use the wind to their advantage after the interval to reach Munster hurling final

Sun Jun 23 2013 - 18:11