The honours went to Waterford in this Allianz Hurling League Division 1A clash at Walsh Park yesterday, but it is important to note Clare were already guaranteed a quarter-final (pitted against Limerick).

A first Electric Ireland Munster minor hurling title for Cork since 2008, then, but a post-match warning from manager Denis Ring.

Clare 1-24 Waterford 0-9: A powerful second-half performance saw Clare ease into the Munster Minor Hurling Championship semi-final in front of a crowd of 1,622 at Cusack Park in Ennis last evening.

Clare took a massive step away from the relegation zone in Div 1A with this narrow victory over Dublin.

Kilmurry Ibrickane 2-13 Cratloe 0-6: A powerful second-half performance saw Kilmurry Ibrickane claim their 11th Clare SFC title in front of a crowd of 3,722 at Cusack Park, Ennis.

Tipperary 2-15 Clare 0-12: A pair of late goals sent Tipperary into the semi-final of the Munster Minor Hurling Championship at Cusack Park, Ennis last evening.

Mary I 1-30 UL 3-22: Eamonn Cregan fought back the tears. After 23 years of service, Saturday was his final afternoon in the Mary I corner.

Cork IT 3-11 University of Limerick 2-19: UL’s greater balance in front of goal took them past Cork IT last night and into the semi-finals of the Fitzgibbon Cup.

NUI Galway 0-16 University of Limerick 0-15: University of Limerick’s Fitzgibbon Cup title defence remains on track despite a narrow defeat to NUIG at Rhebogue in Limerick.

Sarsfields 0-17 Athy 1-12: Two behind entering injury time, 14-man Sarsfields scored four points without reply to seal the Kildare senior title for the second time in four years.

Clare 0-15 Limerick 0-13: THERE were but fleeting mentions of Cork.

Claire 1-11, Armagh 3-11:

University of Limerick 3-12 Waterford IT 0-21 (AET)

Corner-back Tom Fox's point on 80 minutes ensured this dramtic Fitzgibbon Cup final would require a second day out.

Corner-back Tom Fox’s point on 80 minutes ensured this dramtic Fitzgibbon Cup final would require a second day out.

Fitzgibbon Cup Semi-Final

McGrath Cup: Waterford 1-16 University of Limerick 2-7

Kilmallock 1-32 Cratloe 3-18 (AET)

Sarsfields 1-13 Moorefield 0-16

Cratloe 2-12 Éire Óg 0-11

Not even extra time could separate Clare and Wexford as the sides played out a thrilling draw in Cusack Park.

Cork 2-23 Clare 2-18

Clare 3-19 Dublin 2-18

Tipperary 2-24 Clare 2-17

Tipperary 2-24 Clare 2-17

Laois 2-19 Clare 2-23

Clare 0-18 Galway 1-15

Tipperary 0-20 Clare 4-15

University of Limerick 1-13 Limerick IT 2-16

Limerick IT 1-14 GMIT 2-5

Cork IT 1-12 Limerick IT 0-10

Clare 2-28 University College Cork 1-04

Cratloe 0-10 Doonbeg 0-7

Moorefield 2-14 Sarsfields 0-13

Clare and Cork will meet again to decide the destiny of the Liam McCarthy Cup after a momentous decider finished level at Croke Park.

Cork hurling fans will hope Saturday’s Tony Forristal U14 Tournament in Waterford proves to be a good omen for the week ahead with the Rebels defeating Clare (3-9 to 0-5).

Clare 1-22 Limerick 0-18

Clare 1-23 Galway 2-14

Clare 1-22 Cork 1-16

Clare 1-22 Cork 1-16