Clare will have to endure another year in division four of the national football league after their 1-15 to 1-12 loss to Wicklow
Clare’s dreams of promotion were left in tatters by late scores from Tony Hannon and Leighton Glynn.
The visitors had fought back from conceding an opening minute goal and Shane McNeilus’ red card 10 minutes inot the second half to be level with 5 minutes to go.
But Wicklow drove on for three unanswered points to seal their place in the league final.
Clare boss Michael Mc McDermott was crestfallen at the final whistle .
Elsewhere,
Mayo and Cork will contest this years Allianz Football League final following yesterday’s last-4 clashes
Mayo needed extra time against the Kingdom, eventually scraping through 2-15 to 1-17
While Cork had an easier time of it against Down, the Rebels winning 2-17 to 1-12
In yesterday’s Division 1A Hurling Relegation play-off
Dublin and Galway will re-play their Division1-A relegation play-off following a draw in Tullamore.
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