Council praised for Fair Green screening

CLARE County Council have been praised for their initiative in showing the Munster final via a big screen at Ennis's Fair Green.

Thousands of supporters were left disappointed, un- successful in their efforts to source tickets for the provincial decider which prompted the local authority to host the screening which was attended by over 50 people.

Deputy Mayor of the Ennis

Municipal District, Cllr Mary Howard (FG) was among those in the Fair Green.

She said, “There was smallies playing with their hurleys and it was great to see children and adults with goals when we were missing a player. Most importantly though we got the all important first goal which gave us a cushion”.

Offaly’s return of 1-03 over the course of ten minutes did pile some pressure on Clare but the Querrin native noted how Clare continued to make good use of possession. “Every team on every day out will have a purple patch and Offaly are no different. They came at us for a spell and got some good scores but we dominated possession. We just have to learn to be more clinical when the opportunity presents itself. We are still learning as a team and game management is important. Wayne is always on about it. It's something that we have to work on but we will work on it and as I said get better as the group stages progress”. Division Four side Wicklow travel to Ennis this weekend and Caoimhe stressed the importance of Clare putting together another winning performance. “Every game in the championship is serious stuff no matter who you face. You can't take anything or any team for granted. All teams put in huge effort so we have to just concentrate on our own work rate and our own performance. Whether we win by three points or twenty three points it's all about winning and getting the result. We will rest and get focused for Wicklow next week. They will come and throw everything at us but we are really looking forward to playing at home and it's always good to play in Cusack Park. We just have to get the result. That's what it's all about”. disabilities who were able to enjoy the game in comfort, families came with their picnic blankets and chairs. It wasn’t the result that we wanted but it was great to see it”.