Welcome to this evening’s coverage of the Munster U21 hurling quarter-final between Clare and Limerick.
Here’s how the teams are named to start:
Limerick
1. Jamie Power (Monaleen)
2. Brian McPartland (Doon)
3. Josh Adams (Ballybrown)
4. John Flynn (Patrickswell)
5. Daniel Minehan (Ahane)
6. Kyle Hayes (Kildimo-Pallaskenry)
7. Thomas Grimes (Na Piarsaigh)
8. Paddy O’Loughlin (Kilmallock)
9. Mike Mackey (Adare)
10. Brian Ryan (South Liberties)
11. Barry Murphy (Doon)
12. Conor Boylan (Na Piarsaigh)
13. Darren O’Connell (Kildimo-Pallaskenry)
14. Seamus Flanagan (Feohanagh)
15. Oisin O’Reilly (Kilmallock)
Clare
1. Killian Nugent
2. Conor O’Halloran
3. Ross Hayes
4. Bradley Higgins
5. Diarmuid Ryan
6. Jason McCarthy
7. Pauric McNamara
8. Michael Corry
9. Kieran Galvin
10. Aidan McCarthy
11. Gary Cooney
12. Steven Conway
13. Joe Carmody
14. Colin Guilfoyle
15. Billy Connors
The game is live on TG4 and throws-in at 5.45pm.
We’re underway in Ennis!
Limerick 0-1 Clare 0-0
Conor Boylan gives Limerick the lead after he was assisted by Kyle Hayes.
Limerick 0-2 Clare 0-0
Doon’s Barry Murphy doubles the Limerick lead from a free.
Limerick 0-3 Clare 0-0
Brian Ryan races forward and slots over for Limerick, who now lead by three.
Limerick 0-3 Clare 0-1
Goal opportunity for Limerick after Seamus Flanagan set-up Boylan for a chance, but it was saved by the Banner keeper.
The winners of this game will travel to Semple Stadium to face Tipperary in the semi-final.
Limerick 0-4 Clare 0-1
Brian Ryan settles for a point, he looks very sharp early on. Kyle Hayes is having a huge influence at centre-back for the Shannonsiders.
Limerick 0-5 Clare 0-1
Flanagan heavily involved as he assists Darren O’Connell for Limerick’s fifth.
Three wides for Clare now and they need to start taking their chances.
Limerick 0-6 Clare 0-2
Feakle’s Steven Conway hits a badly needed score for Clare.
Limerick 0-7 Clare 0-2
Limerick star Paddy O’Loughlin lands the best score of the day so far with a booming effort from midfield.
Here are both teams arriving earlier today:
Limerick 0-7 Clare 0-3
Gary Cooney sends over a good score for Clare. At the far end Limerick have a hint of a goal but Darren O’Connell’s shot on goal hits his team-mate Brian Ryan and is cleared.
Limerick 0-8 Clare 0-3
Ryan finishes off another Limerick move with a snapshot over the bar. He has three points so far this afternoon.
Limerick 0-10 Clare 0-4
Ryan has four on the board now and Barry Murphy adds another as Limerick move six in front.
Limerick 0-10 Clare 0-5
Sean O’Loughlin replaces Steven Conway on the Clare team.
Limerick 0-10 Clare 0-6
Two scores on the bounce now for Clare, Cooney with their latest.
Limerick 0-10 Clare 0-7
Aidan McCarthy drills over a free from a tight angle and the Banner are within three points.
Limerick 0-10 Clare 0-8
McCarthy drives over a fine free from midfield for Clare!
Limerick 0-10 Clare 0-8 – HT
RED CARD! Clare defender Conor O’Halloran is sent-off!
Limerick 0-11 Clare 0-8
The second-half begins and straight away Limerick win a free in front of the posts after a slap with the hurley by Conor O’Halloran on Darren O’Connell. And O’Halloran was sent off. Murphy converted the free for Limerick.
Limerick 0-11 Clare 0-9
McCarthy drops over an important free for Clare. They’ll find it harder now with just 14 men.
Limerick 0-13 Clare 0-9
Murphy and Ryan clip over a score apiece in response for Limerick.
CHANCE! Flanagan forces a fine save from Clare keeper Killian Nugent.
Limerick 0-13 Clare 0-9
Murphy sends the 65 wide.
Limerick 0-13 Clare 0-10
O’Loughlin nails a good score.
Limerick 0-14 Clare 0-10
Good score from senior star Flanagan, who has made a real impression under John Kiely so far this year.
GOAL! Seamus Flanagan hits the net for Limerick!
Limerick 1-14 Clare 0-11
Cracking finish by Flanagan and you’d really have to fear for 14-man Clare now.
Limerick 1-14 Clare 0-12
McCarthy puts over another free for the hosts.
Limerick 1-14 Clare 0-13
O’Loughlin pulls one back for Clare.
GOAL! Conor Boylan scores Limerick’s second goal!
Limerick 2-14 Clare 0-12
Na Piarsaigh man Boylan with the fine finish and it looks like Clare’s goose is cooked.
GOAL! Limerick sub Mark O’Dwyer bags a goal seconds after coming onto the field!
Limerick 3-17 Clare 0-13
Dwyer tags on a point as we enter stoppage-time.
Limerick 3-18 Clare 0-13
Murphy adds a free for the Treaty.
Limerick 3-18 Clare 0-13 – FT
