2018 Munster Senior Hurling Championship final

2018 Munster Senior Hurling Championship final
Event2018 Munster Senior Hurling Championship
Cork Clare
2–24 3–19
Date1 July 2018
VenueSemple Stadium, Thurles
Man of the MatchSéamus Harnedy
RefereeJames McGrath (Westmeath)
Attendance45,364
WeatherSunny
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The 2018 Munster Senior Hurling Championship final was played on 1 July 2018 at Semple Stadium, Thurles. The winner would advance to the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, with the loser entering the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

Clare and Cork contested the final for the second year in a row, with Cork retaining the title.[1] [2][3] Séamus Harnedy was the Cork captain and also was named as the man of the match.[4][5]

  1. ^ Fogarty, John (1 July 2018). "Second half revival puts Clare to the sword as Cork retain Munster title". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Thurles confirmed for Clare v Cork Munster hurling final". The 42. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Cyril Farrell: Improving Banner men show they can go distance". Irish Independent. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  4. ^ "2018 Munster Senior Hurling Final: as it happened". The 42. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Watch: Cork unleash second half salvo to retain Munster title at Clare's expense". Irish Independent. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.