Clare has defeated Cork in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, earning their fifth-ever title. 

The Banner County pulled ahead in extra time, earning 3-29 against Cork’s 1-34. 

After a tight match from both teams, a draw led to extra time – with each team pulling ahead to equalise until Clare claimed victory. 

Shane Meehan, Tony Kelly and Aidan McCarthy pulled Clare with three points in quick succession in the second half of extra.

Clare captain Tony Kelly lifts the Liam MacCarthy cup after his side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Patrick Horgan gained two points for Cork towards the end - but it wasn't enough to pull the team ahead of Clare.

Cork's Patrick Collins landed a free in the last few minutes which he sent to Robbie O'Flynn, whose last-ditch attempt to equalise went wide.

A replay of extra time shows that Horgan's jersey was tugged by Clare's Conor Leen in his attempt at a third point at the last minute.

Mark Rodgers of Clare scores his side's second goal during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final between Clare and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The Rebels last won the Liam MacCarthy 19 years ago in 2005.

Clare’s second victory against Cork marks another chapter in the longstanding rivalry between the two counties. 

Clare fan at the All-Ireland Senior Championship final. Image: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

The rivalry between Cork and Clare dates back to the 1920s, with the two teams competing against each other in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship.  

All the way back in 1930, Clare handed Cork its first defeat in 16 years in the All-Ireland Championship.  

Tony Kelly of Clare scores his side's third goal during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Clare and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

The defeat wasn’t easily forgotten, and the two teams have had intense eras of rivalry over the decades.  

While Cork dominates the world of hurling, Clare has developed a knack for sweeping a victory under the Rebel County when they least expect it. 

The Banner County also defeated Cork when they last met at the Munster Senior Hurling Championships by two points.