Limerick Defeats Clare 1-21 to 1-19 in All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final

Limerick defeated Clare 1-21 to 1-19 in an All-Ireland hurling semi-final at Croke Park. The match remained close throughout, with Clare holding a five-point lead at half-time before Limerick responded in the second half.

A penalty goal by Clare's Tony Kelly in the 55th minute extended the lead to six points. Limerick reduced the margin with four pointed frees before Aidan O'Connor scored the decisive goal in the 70th minute. O'Connor finished with 1-9, including nine frees, and added a late point from a free in added time.

Clare had no further scores after the penalty and could not find an equalizing goal in the closing minutes.

Path to the Final Limerick will face Galway in the final, a repeat of the 2018 decider. The result ends Clare's campaign and leaves several players, including Shane O'Donnell, facing the possibility that the match was their last at this level.