Kerry win, but at what cost?

Kerry 1-14, Clare 0-5

What will also disappoint coach Pat O’Shea, albeit to a lesser degree was a sub-standard performance from his team in a drab Munster semi-final in which Clare did well to avoid a heavier defeat.

The referee red-carded the Clare full-back Conor Whelan and dismissed both Galvin and his immediate opponent John Hayes after they each received second yellow cards – all in a 15-minute period in the second half.