Pierce DeLoughrey has always been envious of winning captains, he’s always looked on wistfully as they raised trophies aloft no matter how big or small, if Cratloe prevail on Sunday he’ll be the man lifting Jack Daly in front of the thousands of spectators in Cusack Park.

Ballyea completed the line-up for the Clare Senior Hurling Championship with Tony Kelly getting the winning point to see them past Clooney/Quin.