Clare Receives a Significant Boost with Tony Kelly
Clare fans can breathe a sigh of relief Tony Kelly is back in the starting lineup for Saturday evening’s Munster Hurling Championship showdown against Tipperary at Zimmer Biomet Cusack Park. There were some concerns earlier in the week about whether the Clare captain would be fit to play, especially after missing the tough loss to Waterford, but he’s made the cut and will start in Ennis. Clare Receives a Significant Boost with Tony Kelly.
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It’s not the only good news for Clare either. Shane O’Donnell, another big name for the county, has been passed fit and makes the matchday squad. That’s a serious lift ahead of such an important clash. Sean Rynne has also been drafted into the starting fifteen, taking up a spot in midfield next to Cathal Malone. Clare Receives a Significant Boost with Tony Kelly.
Clare are still chasing their first win in this year’s round robin. They suffered a defeat against Waterford and opened the campaign with a draw against Cork, so this home game against Tipp feels massive. With Kelly and O’Donnell involved, they’ll be feeling a bit more confident.
On the Tipperary side, they’ve made a notable change between the posts. Rhys Skelly gets the nod in goal for the trip to Ennis, while Barry Hogan, the usual starter, has been moved to the bench. One setback for Tipp is the absence of Darragh McCarthy—he’s suspended following a red card in their last outing against Cork.
Clare Starting XV:
Eibhear Quilligan; Adam Hogan, Darragh Lohan, Conor Leen; Cian Galvin, John Conlon, David McInerney; Sean Rynne, Cathal Malone; Tony Kelly (capt), Mark Rodgers, Shane Meehan; Ryan Taylor, Peter Duggan, David Reidy
Subs: Eamonn Foudy, Daithi Lohan, Ross Hayes, Rory Hayes, Paddy Donnellan, Aaron Shanagher, David Fitzgerald, Jack O’Neill, Ian Galvin, Shane O’Donnell, Shane Woods
Tipperary Starting XV:
Rhys Skelly; Robert Doyle, Eoghan Connolly, Michael Breen; Sam O’Farrell, Ronan Maher (capt), Bryan O’Mara; Craig Morgan, Alan Tynan; Conor Stakelum, Andrew Ormond, Noel McGrath; Jake Morris, John McGrath, Jason Forde
Subs: Barry Hogan, Johnny Ryan, Bryan McGrath, Oisin O’Donoghue, Sean Kenneally, Willie Connors, Peter McGarry, Joe Caesar, Darragh Stakelum, Seamus Kennedy, Billy Seymour
