Clare reached their first Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final since 2008 on Sunday when they defeated neighbours Limerick by 3-17 to 2-16 in a competitive derby semi-final.

Shane O'Donnell (2-2) and Conor McGrath (1-3) were the Clare heroes and helped the Banner to just their fifth Munster Championship win in 18 years.

Clare play the winners of the other semi-final which pitches Waterford against Cork who overcame All Ireland Champions Tipperary in the Quarter Final.

Speaking after today's game, Clare Joint Manager Gerry O'Connor said: "I've been following Clare hurling as a supporter for a long time. There's something special about the Munster final, it's something that we're going to relish and something we're going to really focus on over the next four weeks.”

Scorers:
Clare - S O’Donnell 2-2; C McGrath 1-3; D Reidy 0-5 (0-5 fs); J Conlon 0-2; C Galvin, I Galvin, C Cleary, J McCarthy, S Morey 0-1.
Limerick - S Dowling 0-6 (0-6 fs); D Dempsey 1-2; K Hayes 1-1; P Browne 0-2 (0-1 lineball); C Lynch 0-2; P Casey, P Ryan, B Nash 0-1.

Clare: A Fahy; S Morey, D McInerney, P O’Connor; D Fitzgerald, C Cleary, G O’Connell; C Galvin, D Reidy; T Kelly, P Collins, J Conlon; A Shanagher, C MGrath, S O’Donnell. Subs: J McCarthy for O’Connell (53 mins); I Galvin for Collins (58); A Cunnigham for Shanagher (63); C Malone for McGrath (65); C McInerney for Kelly (69).

Limerick: N Quaid; S Finn, R McCarthy, M Casey; D Morrissey, D Hannon, S Hickey; P Browne, J Ryan; S Dowling, C Lynch, D Dempsey; P Casey, K Hayes, G Mulcahy. Subs: B Nash for Mulcahy (half-time); R English for M Casey (40); fT Morrissey for P Casey (53); A Gillane for Dowling & P Ryan for J Ryan (57).

Referee: James McGrath (Westmeath).