Clare will take on Limerick next weekend for a place in hurling’s top tier following the final round of group games in this year’s Division 1B saw wins for Davy Fitzgerald and John Allen’s sides.
Clare beat Offaly with a last gasp Cathal Chaplin goal breaking Ollie Baker’s heart while Limerick beat Antrim in casement park.
The only sour note came in the 10th minute as captain for the day Fergal Lynch was sent off for a straight red card which means he will miss the game.
Clare manager Davy Fitzgerald felt the win was a credit to the squad strength built up during the league campaign.
The GAA are expected to offically announce the details for the game later today but sources indicate that the game will be played in Limerick next Saturday evening to avoid a clash with the Munster rugby tie with Ulster on Sunday.
The winner of the Division 1B final will play Kilkenny in a league semi final after the Cat’s destroyed Galway by 3-26 to 0-10.
Tipperary and Cork drew 1-23 apiece at Semple Stadium and they meet again in a league semi final.
While in Dungarvan it ended Waterford 17, Dublin 13, meaning Anthony Daly’s side will now face Galway in a relegation play-off
