User:rorynoonanDate:19/06/2013Time:07:52:38Edition:19/06/2013WedEchoWed190613Page:56Color:
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CSL special: Look back on great year for CSL: P38-45
GAA: Goold shows
EE - V1
Rugby: Lions get
hallmarks of his potential: P53
timely warning ahead of Test: P51
Lorcán is big loss
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Seanie: We are ready for Clare HURLING
CORK selector Seánie McGrath believes Limerick’s defeat of By ÉAMONN MURPHY Tipp has created a huge incentive for the remaining teams in while the loss of Paudie Lorcán this year’s Munster O’Sullivan, McLoughlin and Pa Cronin, SHC.
Cork selector Seanie McGrath.
Cork face Clare in the Gaelic Grounds this Sunday, 4pm, as third favourites for the provincial crown, but with Tipp now gone, they’re eager to take their opportunity. “In Munster it’s very close and any of Cork, Clare and Limerick will think they’re good enough to win it,” says McGrath. The Rebels are underdogs after losing to Clare three times already this season,
who could yet come on as a sub, to injury is significant. “It’s a blow alright, especially Lorcán’s injury, so close to the game. He’d a great league and was going well, but it’s an opportunity for the other panellists.” The Glen man feels Cork used their time wisely since losing in extra time of the relegation final against Clare, and trained intensely to build fitness. “We were happy with our
challenge matches against Limerick and Galway, and with how some lads played in the club championships too. We feel we’re ready for the test ahead.” Though Cork made the All-Ireland semi-finals via the backdoor after a loss to Tipp in 2012, this season they’re focused on the front door. “We want to go the direct route. A win against Clare totally opens up our season. “Last year we definitely got a bit of momentum coming through the backdoor after being beaten by Tipp, but this year we want to beat Clare, get the buzz going around town and gets the fans behind us again.” ● See P52-53 for more.
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