The captain of the Clare Senior Hurlers admits the whole squad are looking forward to playing in Croke Park this weekend.
Neighbours and defending champions Galway provide the opposition as the Tribesmen look to make it back to back All Ireland Final appearences for the first time since the mid 80’s.
It’s just the fifth time Clare and Galway have clashed in an All Ireland Semi Final with the Banner coming out on top on each of those occasions.
Tubbers Pat O’Connor says it’s a huge boost to be back on the biggest stage:
Meanwhile, a former Clare hurling great feels the Banner can pose a different challenge to Galway when the sides come head to head this weekend.
Defending champions Galway are warm favourites heading into Saturday’s clash, following on from their impressive showing in the Leinster Final replay win over Kilkenny.
And while he agrees that they deserve that favourites tag, Jamesie O’Connor has told Clare FM that he feels Clare still have a good chance of coming out on top