Maloney believes further U21 success will be tough in 2013

One of the Joint Managers of Clare’s All Ireland and Munster winning Under 21 Hurling side admits it will be difficult to repeat the feat in 2013.

Donal Moloney was speaking after he and managerial partner Gerry O’Connor were named as Munster GAA Managers of the Year at a ceremony in Killarney on Saturday night.

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Moloney was quick to praise the players for their work throughout the year – many of the team which tasted glory this year worked under the managerial duo, who led Clare to Munster Minor Hurling titles in 2010 and 2011.

However, Moloney feels it could be tough for Clare to achieve more success next year.