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2024 Munster Senior Hurling Final – Limerick 1-26 Clare 1-20

June 9 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Limerick defeated Clare by 1-26 to 1-20 in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final on Sunday June 9th at FBD Semple Stadium Thurles.

Match Highlights

Munster SHC Final: Limerick make it six in a row

Limerick 1-26 Clare 1-20

Report By Stephen Barry, FBD Semple Stadium for GAA.ie

Limerick extended their perfect final record to become the first side ever to claim six Munster hurling titles in a row, with Gearóid Hegarty’s goal the clinching score.

Peter Duggan’s major on the stroke of half-time brought these sides level but there was little questioning the Treaty’s superiority in the second half to book their All-Ireland semi-final berth.

This Munster final trilogy has gone unanimously in Limerick’s favour as the Banner have now suffered seven defeats in deciders since their last success in 1998

Kiely, meanwhile, remains undefeated in the 14 finals contested since his appointment between League, Munster, and All-Irelands.

Throw-in was delayed by 30 minutes due to a power cut at FBD Semple Stadium, with both teams returning to their dressing rooms before re-emerging for a second warm-up.

There was a huge cheer from the Clare crowd when Tony Kelly was announced to start among two late changes to the published team. Conor Leen resumed his place at corner-back as Rory Hayes and David Reidy dropped out.

It was a big stage for Shane O’Brien to make his first senior championship start and he got in behind for an early goal chance. Cathal Malone tracked back to half-hook his shot, Eibhear Quilligan pushed it away, and David Fitzgerald struck a point on the counter.

Kelly was teed up for a brace by Shane O’Donnell but after John Kiely and Brian Lohan exchanged words on the sideline during an Aidan McCarthy free, Limerick reeled off the next four for a 0-8 to 0-6 lead.

Their half-back line was doing much of the damage with Declan Hannon, Diarmaid Byrnes, and Kyle Hayes each stepping forward for points. Hannon would add another, showing the damage he can do when left free.

In between, Clare almost had a goal but McCarthy’s shot was saved by Nickie Quaid and Byrnes cleared the sliotar before Mark Rodgers could slide in.

David Reidy and frees from Byrnes and Aaron Gillane pushed Limerick four ahead as McCarthy missed a third free of the half.

Clare looked in a spot of bother but struck with 1-1 to equalise. After a huge Fitzgerald point, his third, Kelly launched a long-range free into the square. Duggan’s flick was saved by Quaid but the keeper swiped the ball back to the Clooney-Quin attacker, who rifled home.

It was the last puck of the half, leaving it 1-10 to 0-13 at the break.

Limerick rebuilt their advantage with the first four points of the second half from Gillane, O’Brien, Tom Morrissey, and Cathal O’Neill.

When Conor Cleary was booked for a second off-the-ball foul on Gillane, Lohan rejigged his full-back line, moving Adam Hogan onto the targetman.

In the 46th minute, Limerick leaped six clear as man-of-the-match Hegarty beat Quilligan to Hayes’s long ball and whipped the sliotar to the net. 1-18 to 1-12.

Gearoid Hegarty Goal for Limerick

Rodgers mined a couple of goal chances but Quaid saved the first, which was brought back for a free, and the Scariff stickman struck the butt of the post with the second.

Three times Clare got within four points but each time, Limerick replied with the next pair, including huge points from wing-backs Byrnes and Hayes. That line accounted for 0-9 of the winning tally.

Limerick Captain Declan Hannon accepts the Mick Mackey Cup

Scorers for Limerick: Gearóid Hegarty 1-2; Diarmaid Byrnes (3f), Aaron Gillane (4f) 0-5 each; Tom Morrissey 0-4 (1f); Declan Hannon, Kyle Hayes, David Reidy, Shane O’Brien 0-2 each; Cathal O’Neill, Adam English 0-1 each.

Scorers for Clare: Aidan McCarthy 0-8 (6f); Peter Duggan 1-1; David Fitzgerald 0-4; Tony Kelly 0-3; Mark Rodgers 0-2 (2f); Shane O’Donnell, Ian Galvin 0-1 each.

LIMERICK: Nickie Quaid; Mike Casey, Dan Morrissey, Barry Nash; Diarmaid Byrnes, Declan Hannon, Kyle Hayes; William O’Donoghue, Cian Lynch; Gearóid Hegarty, Cathal O’Neill, Tom Morrissey; David Reidy, Aaron Gillane, Shane O’Brien
Subs: Conor Boylan for Hegarty (23-24, blood), Adam English for Lynch (53), Boylan for O’Neill (63), Donnacha Ó Dálaigh for Gillane (68), Aidan O’Connor for Reidy (69), Graeme Mulcahy for T Morrissey (70+3).

CLARE: Eibhear Quilligan; Adam Hogan, Conor Cleary, Conor Leen; John Conlon, Diarmuid Ryan, David McInerney; Cathal Malone, Darragh Lohan; David Fitzgerald, Mark Rodgers, Peter Duggan; Tony Kelly, Shane O’Donnell, Aidan McCarthy
Subs: Paddy Donnellan for Malone (29-30, blood), David Reidy for Lohan (62), Ian Galvin for McCarthy (63), Rory Hayes for Cleary (66).

Referee: Colm Lyons (Cork).

Team News

CLARE: Eibhear Quilligan; Adam Hogan, Conor Cleary, Rory Hayes; Diarmuid Ryan, John Conlon, David McInerney; David Fitzgerald, Darragh Lohan; Cathal Malone, Mark Rodgers, Peter Duggan; Aidan McCarthy, Shane O’Donnell, David Reidy.
Subs: Cian Broderick, Conor Leen, Paul Flanagan, Seadna Morey, Ian Galvin, Paddy Donnellan, Tony Kelly, Aron Shanagher, Shane Meehan, Robin Mounsey, Cian Galvin

LIMERICK: Nickie Quaid; Mike Casey, Dan Morrissey, Barry Nash; Diarmaid Byrnes, Declan Hannon, Kyle Hayes; Will O Donoghue, Cathal O’Neill; Gearóid Hegarty, David Reidy, Tom Morrissey; Aaron Gillane, Shane O’Brien, Cian Lynch.
Subs: Jason Gillane, Conor Boylan, Colin Coughlan, Adam English, Richie English, Graeme Mulcahy, Barry Murphy, Aidan O’Connor, Fergal O’Connor, Donnacha Ó Dálaigh, Darragh O Donovan.

Thurles Car Parks

Traffic Arrangements

1. Double yellow lines are in place around Kennedy Park to allow for access for Emergency Vehicles. Please ensure you obey these parking restrictions and do not park on same.
2. Match traffic is not permitted to park on footpaths in the vicinity of Semple Stadium. Parking tickets will be issued to vehicles parked on footpaths
3. Car parks will be available on all approach routes and we urge that they be used by all patrons on their particular route thus avoiding unnecessary delays after the match.
4. Arrive in Thurles in good time for the matches.
5. Co-operate with the car park attendants and Gardai to ensure the free flow of traffic.
6. The area in the immediate vicinity of Semple Stadium will be kept completely free of parked vehicles and controlled by Garda Barriers.
7. The housing estates at the rear of Semple Stadium form an EMERGENCY ROUTE from the Stadium and any vehicles not belonging to residents will be towed, without exception.
8. Please do not abandon cars on the main routes. Keep driving until you meet Gardai on duty at relevant car parks. If you must park on the road ensure your car is turned for home, this is to ensure the minimum of delay after the matches.
9. A traffic diversion programme will be in place within Thurles and all motorists are asked to be patient during its operation. Every effort will be made to ensure that motorists can transgress the town with a minimum of delay.

Clare Supporters

Clare supporters have an option on the following main routes:

1. Via Limerick, travel the N24 to Tipperary, the N74 to Cashel, the M8 to Exit 6 for Horse & Jockey and the N62 to Thurles.
2. Via Limerick, travel the N24 to Tipperary, the N74 to Cashel, the R639 (Old N 8) to Horse & Jockey and the N62 to Thurles.
3. Via Limerick, travel the N24 to Tipperary, the R661 to Dundrum, the R661 to Holycross and either the R659 or R661 to Thurles.
4. From Ennis or Killaloe and Birdhill, and travel the R503 to Newport and via Milestone to Thurles.
5. Via Limerick or Ennis, Killaloe and Birdhill travel the M7 to Nenagh and the R498 via Borrisoleigh and the Ragg to Thurles.

Limerick Supporters

Limerick supporters have an option on the following main routes:

1. Via Limerick, travel the N24 to Tipperary, the N74 to Cashel, the M8 to Exit 6 for Horse & Jockey and the N62 to Thurles.
2. Via Limerick, travel the N24 to Tipperary, the N74 to Cashel, the R639 (Old N 8) to Horse & Jockey and the N62 to Thurles.
3. Via Limerick, travel the N24 to Tipperary, the R661 to Dundrum, the R661 to Holycross and either the R659 or R661 to Thurles.
4. Via Limerick or Killaloe and Birdhill travel the M7 to Nenagh and the R498 via Borrisoleigh and the Ragg to Thurles.

Passes

1. Patrons in possession of passes (G.A.A. and Invalid) should display same in a prominent place on their vehicle and follow the Garda directions en route. These passes are not parking permits but allow free movement subject to Garda discretion and traffic control.
2. Thurles Gardai do not issue passes.

Illegally Parked Vehicles

Vehicles found illegally parked will be towed away to the Garda Compound and will not be released until the statutory expenses (€125.00) have been paid. In addition a prosecution could be instituted against the driver / owner of the vehicle concerned.

Security

The Gardai appeal to all motorists to:

1. Secure and lock their vehicles.
2. Leave no valuables on display.
3. Park in supervised car parks.
4. Pick Pockets – beware of your wallet, money and ATM / Credit Cards. Leave your wallet at home if possible. Do not carry large sums of cash.
5. Alcohol, Claxton Air Horns and Vuvuzelas will not be allowed into Semple Stadium.

Flares

Fans warned not to bring flares or smoke bombs to the Munster Hurling Final. These items are illegal and present a serious safety risk to supporters. Any person caught in possession will be refused admission to the ground by stewards and security staff. It is a criminal offence to ignite a flare in a crowded area and anyone who does so will be subject to ejection from the venue and may face criminal prosecution by An Garda Síochána.

We appeal to all concerned to make this outing a memorable day for the right reasons and to co-operate with Gardai, Stewards and encourage others to do the same.

Match Preview

Souvenir Match Programme

Ticket Information

The public allocation of terrace tickets for the 2024 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final are now SOLD OUT! Remaining tickets are with the participating county boards.

Pre-Match Entertainment

Munster GAA are delighted to announce that The High Kings will perform a 40 minute set from 2:30pm prior to the Munster Senior Hurling Chanmpionship Final at FBD Semple Stadium Thurles between Clare and Limerick at 4pm.

The High Kings

The High Kings, compromising of Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Paul O’ Brien and Brian Dunphy have held the position as the distinctive voice of Irish Folk music across the world for the last 15 years.

And as they continue to sell out venues around the world to an ever- growing army of loyal fans, The High Kings show no signs of stopping. 2024 saw them surpass over 1.6 monthly listeners on Spotify as well as amassing over 5 million streams in just one week this March and playing to the largest ever numbers of fans across Ireland and USA (2 completely sold-out tours) and it’s only May!

In 2023 The High Kings celebrated 15 years together by releasing 15 brand new tracks to their fans, which was followed by the release of their 8th Studio Album ‘The Road Not Taken’. Having amassed over 3.5 million streams since its release in June 2023 ‘The Road Not Taken’ has also reached the number 1 independent album position in Ireland, No1 in Folk, Number 2 in all genres, No.2 in singer songwriter in the USA, the number 1 bestseller on Amazon Germany, Number 1 on iTunes in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands and a selection of top 5 chart positions worldwide.

The High Kings sell out venues across the world from Australia, Canada, Germany, Benelux, UK and the UAE as well as 3 tours annually of the USA. With a show consisting of the hits you know and love along with some brand-new additions and a stellar mix of 15 instruments and unrivalled vocals The High Kings always bring an outstanding show.

Details

Date:
June 9
Time:
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Venue

FBD Semple Stadium Thurles

GAA Units

Clare GAA
Cork GAA
Kerry GAA
Limerick GAA
Tipperary GAA
Waterford GAA
US GAA