Clare relishing another opportunity to sit at Munster’s top table via IrishTimesSport
They contested a couple of provincial finals during the 40s, including 1949, but from 1950 onwards they have only made four appearances – 1992 , 1997 , 2000 and 2012 . The Irish Times spoke with all four managers.
“Their performance against Dublin in the league this year was full of heart and belief, it didn’t matter that it was Dublin at Croke Park. And that’s why, despite Kerry going in as hot favourites, I think they will find Clare difficult to break down on Sunday. They won’t be overawed by Kerry, I give Clare a chance.”
Curtin remains a passionate Clare supporter and is among the loyal band of fans that follows the footballers around the country. “Pa had blistering pace, he caught us for a goal that day,” recalls O’Keeffe. “Over the years there would have been some slagging between us about it. There’s no doubt it was the defining score.”
Munster Football Final 19/7/1992 Clare vs Kerry Clare's Tom Morrissey gets away Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Alan BetsonJohn Maughan is not the sentimental type, but it has been impossible to avoid drifting towards nostalgia this week. The WhatsApp group for the 1992 Clare crew has been busier than usual, the achievement of the present team triggering renewed chatter among the heroes of the past.
Clare won the All-Ireland B title in 1991 and despite losing to Kerry in the Munster SFC that summer, the Kingdom only pulled away in the last quarter.
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