Shamrocks Ballyhale hit their stride to cruise past Clara 

The defending champions were in devastating form in what proved to be a very one-sided last eight encounter as Shamrocks dominated throughout.

CLASS: Adrian Mullen of Shamrocks Ballyhale. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Shamrocks Ballyhale 1-27 Clara 0-15

Shamrocks Ballyhale continued their quest to win a fifth consecutive Kilkenny senior hurling title when defeating Clara in the last of the championship quarter-finals on Sunday afternoon.