Last gasp Mark Rodgers penalty ensures Clare take Shannonside derby spoils

The only downside to such a worthy opening work-out was a head injury to Clare’s Jack Kirwan midway through the second half that saw proceedings halted for over ten minutes

Mark Rodgers in action against Limerick players, from left, Vince Harrington and Darragh Langan at Páirc an Dálaigh. Pic: John Sheridan/Sportsfile

Clare 3-20 Limerick 3-18 

45 years after their last competitive match in Tulla, Clare’s flagship hurlers would this time leave it late to finally overcome neighbours Limerick in the opening Munster League tie of 2026 on Saturday afternoon.