Clare Hurling All Stars 1970-2013 Saturday, 09 November 2013 Often a topic of discussion when hurling is discussed at work or in the pubs of Clare is how many All Stars have The Banner county won since their inception in 1970. As time passes by the old memory can fade and one can forget the great Clare stalwarts who won them before the class of 2013 won a record 8 All Stars this years. So to put you out of your misery here is a list of those 50 great Clare hurlers who have won the coveted All Star Award Award. Clares 50 Hurling All Stars 4 - Brian Lohan 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002 4 - Jamesie OConnor 1995, 1997, 1998, 2001 3 - Seanie McMahon 1995, 1997, 1998 3 - Anthony Daly 1994, 1995, 1998 3 - Seamus Durack 1977, 1978, 1981 3 - Davy Fitzgerald 1995, 2002,2005 2 - Brendan Bugler 2012, 2013 2 - Colin Lynch 1997, 2002 2 - Davy Fitzgerald 1995, 2002 2 - Ollie Baker 1995, 1998 2 - Liam Doyle 1995, 1997 2 - Ger OLoughlin 1995, 1997 2 - Johnny Callinan 1979, 1981 2 - Johnny Mc Mahon 1976, 1977 2 - Ger Loughnane 1974, 1977 1 each: David McInerney 2013, Patrick Donnellan 2013, Conor Ryan 2013, Colm Galvin 2013, Tony Kelly 2013, Conor McGrath 2013, Podge Collins 2013, Tony Griffin 2006, Niall Gilligan 1999, Frank Lohan 1999, Seán Stack 1981, Colm Honan 1978, Noel Casey 1978, Mick Moroney 1977 With Tony Kelly (Ballyea) winning both the Young Player of The Year 2013 and Player of The Year 2013 Awards at the All Stars function in Croke Park on Friday 8th November it has certainly capped a superb year for Clare hurling.Tony won the U21 Hurler of the Year Award in 2012 and the Minor Hurler of The Year Award in 2011 so at the tender age of 19 (hes 20 in Dec) hes completed an unbelievable hat trick of awards. Dream days for Clare hurling,long may they last. Come On The Banner
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