A member of the Kilmaley backroom team feels the hurt of previous defeats can be harnessed to drive them to the TUS senior hurling final this weekend.
2004 was the last time they reached the showpiece day, with that outing also seeing the club capture just their second senior title.
Victory over Clonlara saw them through to the semi finals, with a showdown against Scariff to come on Saturday in Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosiog.
Selector Eoin O’Malley says while they have had tough days in the past, that has helped forge the character to keep going.
Throw in on Saturday evening is at 4.30pm with commentary on Clare FM thanks to Rodgers Centra Scariff
Holders Eire Óg will continue their title defence on Sunday afternoon when they meet Inagh Kilnamona with a 3.30pm start
