Tyrrell ranks brilliant Cats blitz alongside 2008 masterclass

Kilkenny had victory and a place in the July 17 All-Ireland final against Limerick or Galway virtually secured by half-time

ONE ON ONE: Martin Keoghan of Kilkenny on his way to scoring his side's first goal past Clare goalkeeper Éibhear Quilligan during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final match between Kilkenny and Clare at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Kilkenny great Jackie Tyrrell has compared the Cats' demolition of Clare to the greatest performance of the Brian Cody era, the 2008 All-Ireland final win over Waterford.

The Cats had victory and a place in the July 17 All-Ireland final against Limerick or Galway virtually secured by half-time when they led 1-17 to 0-6.