One of hurling's great heroes of the last 15 years Davy Fitzgerald returned to inter-county action between the posts for Clare against Kilkenny at the weekend.
The Banner pushed the Cats all the way with a great second half fightback but a late goal from John Power saw the Cats edge the game by two points 2-12 to 3-11.
Last year saw Fitzgerald lose his place on the Banner side for the first time in 13 years.
Davy Fitzgerald is renowned for his intense all-action style and his commitment to training and preparation is legendary and borders on fanatical.
He won two All-Ireland medals during the 1990s when Clare ended an 81-year wait for an All-Ireland title.
Fitzgerald played a key role in those victories, with a great save in the last minute of the 1997 final from Tipp's John Leahy the difference in the two sides at the end of a keenly contested all-Munster All-Ireland final.
Fitzgerald also hit penalties for his side and he scored some absolutely crucial scores for Clare in big games.
It was a shock when the Clare keeper was dropped following a high-profile bust up with former manager Tony Considine last year but new manager Mike McNamara has welcomed him back to the fold and hurling will be richer for the Sixmilebridge player back between the posts.
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