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.

Two members of the Clare U21 Hurling panel have been nominated on the Bord Gáis Energy Team of the Year.

Ten points was the margin as Cratloe ensured they remain in the race for the Canon Hamilton as they disposed of the Whitegate challenge.

Donal Moloney has made two changes to the Clare Intermediate hurling team ahead of Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final.

It took extra time to decide a winner in the Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship Final but Clare eventually prevailed by five points to secure their second title.