Clare withstand late Cats fightback to end seven-year trophy drought
Clare have won their first hurling league title since 2016 this evening. They survived a late fightback from Kilkenny to take the Division 1 crown by 3-16 to 1-20.
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Goal-hungry Clare hold off Kilkenny to end trophy drought
Goals either side of half-time were decisive as Clare held on to claim their first significant silverware since 2016 with victory over Kilkenny in a pulsating Allianz Hurling League final.
Allianz Hurling League final teams: Shane O'Donnell and David McInerney back for Banner
Clare have included Shane O'Donnell and David McInerney in their squad for the first time in this year’s Allianz Hurling League ahead of the final in Thurles tonight.
Goal-hungry Kilkenny dethrone Limerick to reach league final
Kilkenny's goal threat and gritty 14-man performance into a second-half gale ended Limerick’s Allianz Hurling League reign, sending the Cats into another final.
Clare keep Kilkenny at bay with quickfire conclusion
Clare remain firmly on track for the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 semi-finals after a strong finish protected their unbeaten start in a heavyweight clash with Kilkenny in Cusack Park, Ennis.
Derek Lyng: Half-time debrief inspired Kilkenny comeback against Offaly
Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng confirmed that words were exchanged in his dressing room when the county found themselves six points down to Offaly at half-time of their Division 1A Allianz Hurling League clash at UPMC Nowlan Park on Sunday.
Kilkenny see off Cork fightback for first league win
Killkenny brushed off any remaining preseason cobwebs by defeating Cork 0-21 to 1-17 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh under the lights on a night that saw Eoin Cody and Adrian Mullen combine to score 0-12 in Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League.
Richie Hogan: Kilkenny best placed to end Limerick's drive for five
Seven-time All-Ireland winner Richie Hogan firmly believes that his native Kilkenny are the side best placed to end Limerick's five-in-a-row ambitions in 2024.