By reaching the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, Davy Fitzgerald is fulfilling the ambitions he had when he took over the role of Clare manager.
Fresh from their one point victory over Laois, Clare must now turn their attention to Sligo for Round 3A in the qualifiers of the All-Ireland Football Championship.
Clare secured their place in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship quarter-finals for the first time since 2013 as they held on for victory over Limerick.
It’s a big day for TJ Ryan as his Limerick side will either knock their neighbours out of the All-Ireland Hurling Championship or else be eliminated themselves.