Munster Final Fever Grips The Banner

Clare fans in their thousands will be taking to the roads this Sunday, as the Banner hurlers look to bridge a 20-year gap since provincial glory.

Cork provide the opposition in the Semple Stadium clash, with Gardaí urging people to leave in plenty of time and be patient behind the wheel.

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This Sunday sees Clare and Cork clash for the second year in a row in the provincial final.

It was the Rebels who emerged on top last time out, with a gap of 20 years now since Clare managed senior hurling success in the Munster Championship.

With thousands expected to travel to Semple Stadium for the crucial sell-out game, Donal Keogh from Thurles Garda Station has this advice for drivers.

Last week saw people queue for hours outside of shops around Clare to get their hands on the coveted tickets.

Clare Captain Pat O’Connor says the support of Banner fans is driving them on ahead of making the journey on Sunday.

And it appears there’s plenty of support out there for them.

People on the streets of Ennis have told Clare FM, thery’re confident in Clare’s chances of bringing home the Munster Cup.