In a tense, wind-affected contest on the West Clare coast, Cork were forced to dig deep in the closing stages, with Seán O’Leary kicking the levelling point. Keane felt the character shown in those final minutes was the defining feature of the performance. Cork repeatedly turned over possession without conceding a decisive free, something Keane highlighted as a sign of their growing maturity. Clare were playing their fourth game, and you could see the momentum and rhythm they have. “Seán just showed great character — he’s that kind of player,” Keane said.

Source: Irish Examiner April 10, 2026 16:13 UTC