The Mayor Of Clare has congratulated the county’s U21 hurling squad and management team for their Munster Championship Final win against Waterford last evening.Cllr Tony Mulcahy noted: “On behalf of Clare County Council, I would like to congratulate the U21 hurlers for the honour and pleasure they have brought to Clare by their achievement. The Munster Final performance was a wonderful demonstration of the sporting talent that exists in this county and how our young hurlers are able to compete with one of the country’s top intercounty sides. The fact that this is Clare’s first provincial title since 1998 further underlines the magnitude of this achievement.”
He added: “We have followed the County’s hurling teams through good times and bad times. A year ago, Munster Final victory hopes appeared to have been dashed following the loss to Tipperary. Yet 12 months later this team have proved to the sporting world that with pure solid determination anything can be achieved. ‘Write Clare off at your peril’ was the message sent out by the U21 hurlers and management in the aftermath of last year’s crushing defeat. Their unflinching confidence in their own abilities has resulted in this Munster Final victory and a well-earned place in history”.
“I would like to congratulate John Minogue, the Clare team and all the back-room staff who played with all their heart in Fraher Field, Dungarvan to ensure that the All Ireland Championship dream lives on. I look forward with anticipation to the team’s semi-final outing against our near neighbours Galway”, stated the Mayor.
