Red-hot McCarthy and Clare withstand late Cats fightback to end seven-year trophy drought

FLY THE FLAG: Clare's Conor Cleary lifts the trophy after the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Final at FBD Semple Stadium, Tipperary. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo
Aidan McCarthy shot 2-10 and Adam Hogan led from the back as Clare staved off a late Kilkenny fightback to claim a first Division 1 title in seven years.