Kilkenny hold off Clare in absorbing All-Ireland semi-final

Kilkenny’s character stood up to scrutiny yet again in Croke Park as Derek Lyng marked his first season as manager with an All-Ireland final appearance

CRUCIAL SCORE: Eoin Cody of Kilkenny celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the All-Ireland SHC semi-final at Croke Park. Pic: John Sheridan/Sportsfile

All-Ireland SHC semi-final

Kilkenny 1-25 Clare 1-22