Clare have put in a productive shift in the first half of the All-Ireland hurling semi-final, and lead Limerick by 7 points at the break. Davy Fitzgerald’s side are ahead 1-10 to 0-6.

The Banner have looked the more composed side in a scrappy encounter and have taken their chances well while the Munster champions, Limerick, will know they need a major reversal in performance if they are to see September in Croke Park.