Clare to deny Premier grand slam

Seven times since the inception of this competition in 1964, Clare have met Tipperary in the Munster final and seven times they have lost.

Four years ago, 2008, was the last time the final was held in Cusack Park and it was the closest game, a one-point margin.

1999, again in Cusack Park, was the most memorable for all the wrong reasons for no-one who was there will ever forget how toxic the atmosphere on the field, sidelines and stands became.