It’s expected the venue for the All Ireland intermediate hurling final between Clare and Kilkenny will be announced later on this afternoon.
The game has been fixed for Saturday August 27th with reports suggesting it may be fixed for a Tipperay venue,possibly Semple Stadium
Clare booked their place in the final on Saturday after a 2-18 to 2-9 win over Galway in Cusack park despite having trailed by 3 points at the break and conceded two goals in the opening minutes.
Selector Tommy Donghue felt the benfit of playing senior club games as well as a Munster championship was proved on saturday