Three goals either side of half-time all but ended Dublin’s challenge.
A TONY KELLY hat-trick laid down a marker of Clare’s progress and gave them a semi-final shot at redemption against Kilkenny in a fortnight’s time.
Regardless, the Banner showed killer instinct, after a flat opening quarter pock-marked by seven wides, to ease through a first meeting of these counties in 11 years. They suffered another loss when Conlon was injured in a heavy collision under the high ball. He was on the ground for a couple of minutes before walking off, replaced by Paul Flanagan as Rory Hayes stepped into the half-back line.
James Madden and Paul Crummey had been late starters in place of John Bellew and Seán Currie, while Fergal Whitely replaced Burke in a reshuffled line-up. The first pair were created by David Fitzgerald rampaging all too easily into open country to play in Mark Rodgers and Kelly. From there, it was about dressing the scoreboard with Kelly racking up 3-4 and new free-taker Rodgers accounting for 1-11 .
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kelly posts 3-4 as Clare power into All-Ireland semi-final beating DublinThree goals either side of half-time ended a Dublin challenge fatally wounded by Donal Burke’s early withdrawal.
Read more »
Strengthening Tipperary can make their ordnance count against GalwayIn first quarter-final, Clare need to beat Dublin and pick up momentum after Munster disappointment
Read more »
Kelly and Comer start for Galway while O'Connor named on Mayo benchBoth teams have been named ahead of Sunday's clash at Pearse Stadium.
Read more »
Kelly Clarkson Reveals Her Dating Red Flags | StellarShe's an absolute queen!
Read more »
LIVE GAA Saturday: All-Ireland hurling quarter-finalsClare face Dublin and Tipperary face Galway in the hurling, while there are three games in the football championship
Read more »
Amber Barrett at the double as she comes to Ireland’s rescue against ZambiaVera Pauw’s women overcome a sluggish opening gambit to score three goals in second half
Read more »