All-Ireland SHC final: Meet the Clare team

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Patrick Kelly (Inagh-Kilnamona)
Source: Has emerged as the main man between the posts staving off the challenge by 2009 Clare All-Ireland U21 winner Donal Tuohy.
Domhnall O’Donovan (Clonlara)
Source: A fast and aggressive defender who won the 2009 All-Ireland U2 with Clare and the 2010 Fitzgibbon Cup with NUIG. Won both those honours alongside twin brother Cormac.
David McInerney (Tulla)
Source: The young defender is in magnificent form and has won man-of-the-match awards in his last three games for the Clare senior and U21 hurling sides.
Cian Dillon (Crusheen)
Source: Full back on that 2009 All Ireland U21 winning side, Dillon has also won two Clare SHC medals with Crusheen. Battled back from a hip injury to play this season.
Brendan Bugler (Whitegate)
Source: One of the experienced faces in the Clare squad, Bugler has been involved since 2007 and won an Allstar award last year for some excellent displays.
Patrick Donnellan (O’Callaghan Mills)
Source: Another experienced lynchpin in the Banner rearguard, Donnellan’s performing of the sweeper role has been crucial to Clare’s recent victories.
Patrick O’Connor (Tubber)
Source: The defender lined out for CIT alongside several current Cork players in last year’s Fitzgibbon Cup final. Also has two All-Ireland U21 medals to his name from 2009 and 2012.
Colm Galvin (Clonlara)
Source: Galvin is still eligible for the U21 ranks next year and his recent form has been exceptional. Played on the Mary Immaculate College side in this year’s Fitzgibbon Cup final.
Colin Ryan (Newmarket-on-Fergus)
Source: An outstanding freetaker, Ryan was man-of-the-match when his club won their first Clare SHC title in 31 years last season. Hit 0-9 in the 2009 All-Ireland U21 final in Croke Park.
John Conlon (Clonlara)
Source: A hugely influential attacker, Conlon burst to prominence for the 2009 Clare U21 side. Hit the winning point in the 2010 Fitzgibbon Cup final for NUI Galway.
Tony Kelly (Ballyea)
Source: Still only 19 but easily one of the most gifted players in the country. How Cork attempt to stifle his threat will be vital.
Conor Ryan (Cratloe)
Source: Has forced his way into the starting fifteen this year after impressing at centre-back for the county U21 side last year that claimed All-Ireland honours.
Paraic Collins (Cratloe)
Source: The diminutive attacker has been sensational this year. A younger brother of senior panellist Sean, his father Colm has managed the county U21 football side of late.
Darach Honan (Clonlara).
Source: A towering attacker who excelled during Clare’s 2009 All-Ireland U21 winning campaign, firing home some stunning goals. Has suffered injury setbacks in recent years.
Conor McGrath (Cratloe)
Source: Along with O’Connor, has won two All-Ireland U21 medals in 2009 and 2012. Also endured injury difficulties over the last year.