CLARE’S SEASON IS back on track and Tipperary are on the brink of an early championship exit, the twin outcomes of this Saturday night Munster hurling instalment.
After being ripped apart at home by Limerick last time out, Clare bounced back in style with youngster Diarmuid Stritch producing a stunning display as he fired six points from play.
Clare were in front 0-14 to 0-8 at half-time and Ian Galvin’s early second-half goal provided them with another boost. Tipperary’s sizeable task grew when Willie Connors was dismissed for a second yellow card offence in the 51st minute and the defending All-Ireland champions struggled throughout.
The match was spiky early on, the consequences of the result heaping pressure on both camps. Connors put in a heavy hit on Mark Rodgers that incensed the Clare camp after six minutes, Sean Rynne felled Andrew Ormond in the 16th minute which left the Tipperary contingent infuriated. Yellow cards were handed out as sanctions in both cases, although Rodgers went off temporarily and came back on, before eventually being withdrawn in the 25th minute, clearly still suffering from that challenge.
It took a while to settle into a discernible pattern. The teams were level four times in the opening 19 minutes, tied together at 0-5 apiece after that time frame, but Clare then bossed the remainder of the half, backed by a strong wind that blew down into the Town End. They outscored Tipperary 0-10 to 0-3 in the second quarter and the home team were grateful for a pair of frees from Darragh McCarthy late in the half to keep them in touch at 0-14 to 0-8.
Clare were wasteful with eight first-half wides and two shots short, whereas Tipperary only had one shot off target. But at times Clare clicked impressively. Stritch in his first championship start and Sean Rynne, another newcomer in this year’s starting team, both flourished, in striking seven first-half points between them. Cathal Malone weighed in with two, Tony Kelly pulled the strings effectively to set up scoring chances and Brian Lohan’s side deserved their six-point cushion at the midway mark.
Clare's Peter Duggan and Tipperary's Ronan Maher. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO
Laszlo Geczo / INPHO / INPHO
If Tipperary emerged for the second half heartened at remaining in the hunt, they were soon hit by a major setback. Ryan Taylor’s delivery broke kindly behind the Tipperary cover for Galvin, and he broke clear before batting past Rhys Shelly to the net
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Tipperary’s hopes evaporated as the third quarter progressed. John McGrath’s lightning pull saw Eibhear Quilligan produce a stunning save and Oisin O’Donoghue found the side-netting with his rebound. Jake Morris did his best to take the fight to Clare with a series of points, but Connors drew a second yellow card for an off-the-ball incident on 51 and his dismissal signalled the end of the Tipperary fightback.
Clare managed the game from there to the finish, John Conlon was outstanding in defence, and Peter Duggan got in on the scoring act with a late burst of points.
A top three spot in Munster is now assured, and they have a shot at reaching the provincial final when they head to Cork next week. Tipperary require a massive favour from Waterford against Limerick tomorrow to preserve their interest.
Scorers for Clare: Diarmuid Stritch 0-6, Tony Kelly 0-5 (0-4 frees), Ian Galvin 1-2, Peter Duggan 0-4 (0-2 sideline, 0-1 free), Seán Rynne 0-4, Cathal Malone 0-2, Niall O’Farrell 0-1, Ryan Taylor 0-1.
Scorers for Tipperary: Jake Morris 0-4, Jason Forde 0-3 (0-1 sideline), Darragh McCarthy 0-3 (0-3 frees), Eoghan Connolly 0-3 (0-2 frees), Willie Connors 0-1, Alan Tynan 0-1, Stefan Tobin 0-1, Conor Stakelum 0-1.
Clare
1. Eibhear Quilligan (Feakle)
8. Darragh Lohan (Wolfe Tones), 19. David McInerney (Tulla), 4. Adam Hogan (Feakle)
5. Diarmuid Ryan (Cratloe), 17. John Conlon (Clonlara), 6. Niall O’Farrell (Broadford)
9. Ryan Taylor (Clooney-Quin), 22. Diarmuid Stritch (Clonlara)
7. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge), 15. Tony Kelly (Ballyea), 12. Sean Rynne (Inagh-Kilnamona)
14. Mark Rodgers (Scariff), 10. Shane O’Donnell (Éire Óg), 11. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin)
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Subs
26. David Fitzgerald (Inagh-Kilnamona) for Rodgers (8-12, temp)
24. Ian Galvin (Clonlara) for Rodgers (inj) (25)
13. David Reidy (Éire Óg) for Taylor (46)
26. David Fitzgerald (Inagh-Kilnamona) for Kelly (inj) (58)
3. Conor Cleary (Kilmaley-St Joseph’s Miltown Malbay) for Rynne (62)
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Clare back on track as they cruise past Tipperary with 11-point win
Clare 1-25
Tipperary 0-17
CLARE’S SEASON IS back on track and Tipperary are on the brink of an early championship exit, the twin outcomes of this Saturday night Munster hurling instalment.
After being ripped apart at home by Limerick last time out, Clare bounced back in style with youngster Diarmuid Stritch producing a stunning display as he fired six points from play.
Clare were in front 0-14 to 0-8 at half-time and Ian Galvin’s early second-half goal provided them with another boost. Tipperary’s sizeable task grew when Willie Connors was dismissed for a second yellow card offence in the 51st minute and the defending All-Ireland champions struggled throughout.
The match was spiky early on, the consequences of the result heaping pressure on both camps. Connors put in a heavy hit on Mark Rodgers that incensed the Clare camp after six minutes, Sean Rynne felled Andrew Ormond in the 16th minute which left the Tipperary contingent infuriated. Yellow cards were handed out as sanctions in both cases, although Rodgers went off temporarily and came back on, before eventually being withdrawn in the 25th minute, clearly still suffering from that challenge.
It took a while to settle into a discernible pattern. The teams were level four times in the opening 19 minutes, tied together at 0-5 apiece after that time frame, but Clare then bossed the remainder of the half, backed by a strong wind that blew down into the Town End. They outscored Tipperary 0-10 to 0-3 in the second quarter and the home team were grateful for a pair of frees from Darragh McCarthy late in the half to keep them in touch at 0-14 to 0-8.
Clare were wasteful with eight first-half wides and two shots short, whereas Tipperary only had one shot off target. But at times Clare clicked impressively. Stritch in his first championship start and Sean Rynne, another newcomer in this year’s starting team, both flourished, in striking seven first-half points between them. Cathal Malone weighed in with two, Tony Kelly pulled the strings effectively to set up scoring chances and Brian Lohan’s side deserved their six-point cushion at the midway mark.
If Tipperary emerged for the second half heartened at remaining in the hunt, they were soon hit by a major setback. Ryan Taylor’s delivery broke kindly behind the Tipperary cover for Galvin, and he broke clear before batting past Rhys Shelly to the net
Tipperary’s hopes evaporated as the third quarter progressed. John McGrath’s lightning pull saw Eibhear Quilligan produce a stunning save and Oisin O’Donoghue found the side-netting with his rebound. Jake Morris did his best to take the fight to Clare with a series of points, but Connors drew a second yellow card for an off-the-ball incident on 51 and his dismissal signalled the end of the Tipperary fightback.
Clare managed the game from there to the finish, John Conlon was outstanding in defence, and Peter Duggan got in on the scoring act with a late burst of points.
A top three spot in Munster is now assured, and they have a shot at reaching the provincial final when they head to Cork next week. Tipperary require a massive favour from Waterford against Limerick tomorrow to preserve their interest.
Scorers for Clare: Diarmuid Stritch 0-6, Tony Kelly 0-5 (0-4 frees), Ian Galvin 1-2, Peter Duggan 0-4 (0-2 sideline, 0-1 free), Seán Rynne 0-4, Cathal Malone 0-2, Niall O’Farrell 0-1, Ryan Taylor 0-1.
Scorers for Tipperary: Jake Morris 0-4, Jason Forde 0-3 (0-1 sideline), Darragh McCarthy 0-3 (0-3 frees), Eoghan Connolly 0-3 (0-2 frees), Willie Connors 0-1, Alan Tynan 0-1, Stefan Tobin 0-1, Conor Stakelum 0-1.
Clare
1. Eibhear Quilligan (Feakle)
8. Darragh Lohan (Wolfe Tones), 19. David McInerney (Tulla), 4. Adam Hogan (Feakle)
5. Diarmuid Ryan (Cratloe), 17. John Conlon (Clonlara), 6. Niall O’Farrell (Broadford)
9. Ryan Taylor (Clooney-Quin), 22. Diarmuid Stritch (Clonlara)
7. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge), 15. Tony Kelly (Ballyea), 12. Sean Rynne (Inagh-Kilnamona)
14. Mark Rodgers (Scariff), 10. Shane O’Donnell (Éire Óg), 11. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin)
Subs
Tipperary
1. Rhys Shelly (Moycarkey-Borris)
4. Michael Breen (Ballina), 6. Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields – captain), 7. Bryan O’Mara (Holycross-Ballycahill)
3. Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs), 2. Robert Doyle (Clonoulty-Rossmore), 5. Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs)
8. Willie Connors (Kiladangan) 9. Alan Tynan (Roscrea)
11. Andrew Ormond (JK Brackens), 10. Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg), 12. Oisín O’Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs)
13. Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara) 14. John McGrath (Loughmore-Castleiney) 15. Jason Forde (Silvermines)
Subs
Referee: Thomas Walsh (Waterford)
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