Limerick still cast a shadow but it's not all gloom for their rivals
The golden horde had thronged Limerick before noon.
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John Kiely 'elated' by Limerick victory but defeat tough to take for Clare's Brian Lohan
John Kiely said Limerick were determined to not let Clare come into their "backyard" and snatch the Munster championship from their grasp.
Limerick hold off Clare to secure Munster five-in-a-row
Limerick held off Clare by the skin of their teeth to claim a first ever Munster SHC five in a row. The Banner had led by a Mark Rodgers goal at the interval – 1-11 to 0-11 – in a slow-burning contest but the All-Ireland champions roared into the game after half-time thanks to a green flag from the unmarkable Aaron Gillane, who finished with 1-11 (8fs). Clare captain Tony Kelly (0-06, 2fs) levelled but Limerick, cheered on by the locals at a Gaelic Grounds split in colour, scored the next five points in a ten-minute period to take control.
Sunday sport: Limerick and Clare face off in Munster final
Limerick and Clare renew their rivalry in today's Munster hurling final.
Munster SHC final preview: Clare face moment of truth against history-chasing Limerick
Storm clouds seem to gather whenever Clare and Limerick meet.
Provincial pretenders Clare and Galway need platform for greater glory
Nobody's season will be over after tomorrow’s provincial hurling finals.
GAA weekend preview: Limerick and Clare set for another battle in Munster final
The provincial finals in the Hurling Championship takes centre stage this weekend as Limerick and Clare rsume their rivalry at the Gaelic Grounds.