Clare Minors Gear up for Kilkenny All Ireland Clash

Clare have booked their place in only the county’s second ever All Ireland Minor final after a 20 points to 2-13 win over Dublin.

 Clare took an early lead but were pegged back by the beaten Lenister finalists to lead by just  2 at half time.

Dublin goaled twice in the second period but Clare held on to secure a date in September against Kilkenny.
 
Joint manager Donal Moloney said previous experience of a tight semi final proved crucial:

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Full forward Niall Arthur scored 8 points of Clare’s total in a game where all six forwards as well as two midfielders raised white flags.

He describes the feeling on the pitch as Robert Hardy’s shot flew over the bar: