It's not a great time to be a Clare hurling fan. After the incredible 2013, when they came from nowhere to win the All Ireland, the Banner have only won one Championship game in the following two seasons.
Saturday's 0-20 to 0-17 All Ireland qualifier defeat to Cork in Thurles ended the Banner's challenge for 2015.
1997 Hurler of the Year, two time All Ireland winner with Clare and SKY Sports analyst Jamesie O'Connor gave his views on his native county to Championship Sunday presenter Paul Collins.