Clare have been crowned 2011 All Ireland Intermediate Hurling Champions.
The Banner side fought off the challenge of Kilkenny to claim the spoils at Semple Stadium in Thurles this evening.
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After a rocky start and a goal and 2 points down, Darragh Keane scored the crucial goal 15 minutes in to put Clare back in the game.
At half time the Banner side lead by 1-8 to 1-4 and maintained the upper hand for the remainder of the game to run out 2-13 to 1-11 winners.