Limerick book final spot

Clare 1-09 Limerick 1-13: Limerick await either Cork or Kerry in the Munster football final after a four-point win over Clare…

Clare 1-09 Limerick 1-13:Limerick await either Cork or Kerry in the Munster football final after a four-point win over Clare at Cusack Park.

Stephen Lavin got Mickey Ned O’Sullivan’s men off to the best possible start ith a goal after four minutes.

Limerick quickly tagged on another three points for a six point lead but Clare refused wilt.

A Gary Brennan goal helped them back into the game and the teams went in level at 1-7 apiece at the break.

Clare could only manage two points after the break, however, as Limerick scored six to book their spot in their first provincial final for six years.

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