Clare SHC: Marco Cleary hits hat-trick as Éire Óg cruise and Kilmaley leave it late to reach semis

Marco Cleary’s hat-trick powered holders Éire Óg past Wolfe Tones, while Conor Cleary’s late goal sparked Kilmaley’s comeback win over Clonlara to complete the Clare SHC semi-final line-up.

Marco Cleary completed his hat-trick injury time for Éire Óg against Wolfe Tones. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Defending champions Éire Óg and their neighbours Kilmaley completed the Clare SHC semi-final line-up when prevailing in antithetical circumstances in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg on Sunday.

Canon Hamilton trophy holders Éire Óg eventually eased to their 10th successive championship victory when a Marco Cleary hat-trick of goals greased the wheel for a comprehensive 3-25 to 1-14 success.