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FROM the moment Clare went out of the Munster championship to Waterford a few weeks back, the odds suggested that their opponents in the qualifier would be Dublin.There was no surprise when those watching the live broadcast on Monday morning saw Dublin’s name followed from the draw drum by Clare.Yes, it’s Anthony Daly v Ger O’Loughlin and the head-to-head between the close friends who grew up a stone’s throw from each other in Madden’s Terrace in Clarecastle will take place on Saturday week in Croke Park.With Dublin having home advantage in both hurling and football (Tipperary provide the opposition in football) the Dublin County Board has set up a double header for Croke Park on Saturday week. The hurling game will be at 4pm with the football taking place at 6pm.The match will start off a busy and important few days for Clare hurling. Less than 24 hours later, Clare fans will be in Semple Stadium in Thurles for the …
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