Limerick edge Clare in extra-time epic to win fourth Munster Championship in a row

Limerick survived the toughest test of their credentials in three years with an epic extra-time Munster final triumph over Clare.

John Kiely's All-Ireland champions eventually secured their fourth provincial crown on the trot at a sodden Semple Stadium but they were pushed all the way by a Clare side seeking their first since 1998.

The teams were inseparable after a breathless first half – Gearóid Hegarty’s superb goal and seven points from Tony Kelly had it 1-11 to 0-14 at the break.

An outstanding goal from Gearoid Hegarty has seen Limerick spark into life #MunsterHurlingFinal #RTEGAA