Ben Cunningham stars with nine points as Rebels win a record 22nd Munster title
Clare had the edge in the opening minutes but once Cork began to stream through the middle, they found themselves in trouble.
Their goal chances would soon follow. Cunningham sent one wide when half-hooked by Oisín Clune and would later force a save from Aaron Shanahan from a close-range free. Clare stayed in touch through the freetaking of Keith Smyth and the rescue work of corner back Ian MacNamara, who made the first of three goalsaving interventions to deny Walsh after Shanahan had blocked O’Connor’s initial effort.When their first sight of goal arrived, Clare were clinical. Smyth grabbed the break and fed Seán Rynne to finish. By the 46th minute, they were four ahead, 1-19 to 1-15.
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