Clare are the All Ireland Hurling Champions of 2013
Patrick Donnellan lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup at the end of an incredibly dramatic game of hurling, which finished 5-16 to 3-16 in the Banner’s favour
The undoubted man of the match is Eire Og’s Shane O’Donnell, who was drafted into the team on the morning of the game and scored 3-03
Clare’s final tally of 5-16 gave them a six-point win over Cork’s 3-16 and saw captain Patrick Donnellan become the first Clareman to lift the Liam McCarthy Cup in sixteen years
Monday’s Morning Focus with John Cooke was inundated with messages of thanks and congratulations for Davy Fitz and the Clare hurlers
Clare FM’s Gavin Grace has been looking at the highlights of the match
The All Ireland Winning Clare Senior and Under 21 Hurlers arrived home to a Hero’s welcome in Ennis last night, cheered on by crowds of 30,000 people
Thousands more turned out to greet the victorious teams and the Liam McCarthy Cup along the way with huge celebrations in Cratloe, Sixmilebridge, Newmarket on Fergus and Clarecastle
We heard Eire Og’s Shane O’Donnell speaking with Clare FM’s Lisa Lawlor after his sensational performance on Saturday
John spoke with Shane’s mother Mary to get her feelings after Shane’s amazing performance.
Davy Fitzgerald spoke with John to reflect on the match, the homecoming and put it all in context.
Sergeant Joe Downey Crime prevention officer with the Clare Garda Division, joined John in studio
He thanked last night’s Homecoming revellers and those who worked at the event and those who volunteered their time to make it a memorable night
He also appealed for the public’s assistance with information on crimes committed recently in the county
Contact Ennis Garda on 065 6848100.
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