With a gentle whir, the steel exit door swung open, revealing a dimly lit corridor beyond. Clare, the aspiring entrepreneur, stepped inside, followed by her backroom team. The team had worked tirelessly behind the scenes, providing Clare with the support and expertise she needed to bring her innovative product to life. There was Emily, the brilliant engineer who had designed the prototype; Mark, the savvy marketer who had developed the launch strategy; and Sofia, the meticulous accountant who had managed the finances. As they navigated the narrow corridor, the team chatted excitedly about the upcoming launch event. Clare could feel a surge of adrenaline coursing through her veins. Years of hard work and dedication had led to this moment. Reaching the end of the corridor, they entered a spacious meeting room. A long table dominated the center of the room, surrounded by comfortable chairs. Clare’s team quickly took their seats, eager to finalize their preparations. With maps and charts spread out before them, they went over every detail of the event. They discussed the logistics of setting up the booth, the presentation materials they would use, and the key messages they would convey. As the meeting drew to a close, Clare stood up and addressed her team. “I know this is going to be a challenging day,” she said, her voice filled with determination, “but I believe in you all. Together, we’re going to make today a success.” With a renewed sense of purpose, the backroom team exited the meeting room and headed towards the main exhibition hall. Clare took a deep breath and stepped out into the bustling crowd, ready to unveil her dream to the world.Clare Hurling Team Loses Support Staff Ahead of All-Ireland Semi-FinalClare Hurling Team Loses Support Staff Ahead of All-Ireland Semi-Final In a surprising turn of events, senior members of Brian Lohan’s Clare hurling support team have departed days before the All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Kilkenny. Prop Niall Romer and selector Kieran O’Neill have left the team, citing undisclosed reasons. Reports suggest that clashes within the camp, involving both players and mentors, may have contributed to the departures. Romer, a highly respected coach who has worked with teams at various levels, reportedly expressed his concerns after an incident at training. O’Neill, who previously served as a selector in 2007, decided to leave in support of Romer. Romer has been the manager of the team van since Lohan’s appointment in 2020. Prior to that, he was a vocal delegate during Pat Fitzgerald’s tenure as county clerk. The timing of these departures is particularly concerning for Clare as they prepare for the crucial semi-final against Kilkenny. The team’s camp has remained silent on the matter, and the exact reasons behind the departures remain unknown.Backroom Team Departs Clare In a significant shakeup, Clare’s backroom team has been relieved of their duties. The departures include performance analyst Enda Coughlan, strength and conditioning coach Cian O’Neill, and physiotherapist Joe O’Connor. The decision follows a disappointing season for Clare, which saw the team win just four of its 13 National Football League Division 2 matches and fail to qualify for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Manager Colm Collins confirmed the news in a statement, thanking the departing trio for their contributions. “I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Enda, Cian, and Joe over the past number of years,” Collins said. “They have been an integral part of our backroom team, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors.” The departures come as Clare prepares for a busy summer schedule, which includes the Munster Senior Football Championship quarter-final against Cork on May 28th. Collins is expected to announce a new backroom team in the coming weeks. The shakeup has raised questions about the future of Collins as manager. However, the Clare County Board has expressed its confidence in Collins, who is entering his seventh season in charge. Sources close to the team suggest that the departures were not performance-related but rather a result of differences between the backroom team and Collins. The exact nature of these differences remains unclear. The news of the backroom team’s departure has cast a shadow over Clare’s preparations for the summer. The team will need to quickly find replacements and gel under new leadership if it wants to challenge for silverware in 2023.