The competitor within him ensures that Brian Lohan is never happy to lose any game but considering the circumstances of only having five of last year’s All-Ireland winning starters and losing two of those to injury, overtly the Clare manager was pleased with the character and battling qualities of his new-look side up against such an experienced Kilkenny side.

“There was a great bit of attitude shown out there. The question was beforehand were we going to have that attitude and spirit and we did so we’re happy with that.

“Obviously we would have been more happy if we got a result but it wasn’t to be.
“We probably just weren’t good enough to get something out of it, but we’re happy with…

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