Crusheen manager Michael Browne believes his sides defense was the foundation for yesterday’s county senior hurling title win over Sixmilebridge.
The north Clare outfit beat the Bridge by 10 points to four in atrocious weather conditons in Cusack Park to retain Canon Hamilton.
Crusheen limited Sixmilebridge just a single point in the second half to become the first side in over a decade to claim back to back titles with Bronwe priasing his teams battling qualities:
Crusheen centre back Cian Dillion was named the man of the match after a towering performance from number six.
He told Clare Fm that management had them fully ready to defend their title no matter what it took: