Ballyea boss Robbie Hogan feels his sides experience was a key factor in seeing them through to the last eight of the TUS Clare senior hurling championship.
The four time champions overcame Cratloe with a powerful second half showing to secure passage to the quarter finals, where they’ll face a repeat of the 2016 final against Clonlara.
Seven different scorers contributed to their 23 point tally as they reached the knockout stages for the first time since 2022.
Hogan says they dug deep when it was most needed.
Meanwhile Inagh-Kilnamona coach Damien O’Halloran says their target will be on producing a full 60 minute performance in their quarter final tie.
A showdown with neighbours Eire Og awaits in two weeks time, with Inagh-Kilnamona producing an eight point turnaround to overcome Broadford.
O’Halloran says they know the bar needs to go up again in two weeks time.
