Clare recorded their largest ever win in championship hurling as they eased past Laois to book their place in the next phase of the All-Ireland hurling qualifiers.
When one door closes another one opens, that’s the mentality of Clare senior hurling selector Donal Óg Cusack as the four time All-Ireland Champions welcome Laois to Ennis this evening.
As they attempt to put their Championship run back on the road, John Conlon insists Clare will be treating Laois with the utmost respect this Saturday.
Davy Fitzgerald looks set to be without regular goalkeeper Pa Kelly and star attacker Conor McGrath for Saturday’s All-Ireland Championship qualifier with Laois.