Limerick advances to All-Ireland final after rallying against Clare

Limerick secured a place in the All-Ireland hurling final by overcoming Clare in a tense semi-final on July 5. Trailing by seven points late in the first half, Limerick clawed back to narrow the gap before Clare extended it again with a penalty goal. However, Limerick responded strongly, holding Clare scoreless in the final quarter and scoring 1-5, including a decisive goal by Aidan O'Connor in the 70th minute. Manager John Kiely praised the team's resilience and recognized the impact of substitutes, especially Cian Lynch, who provided crucial leadership after coming off the bench. The final match awaits to determine the champion.

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