Clare–Kilkenny hurling rivalry

Clare-Kilkenny
First contested 4 September 1932
Most recent meeting 13 August 2006
Next meeting TBA
Statistics
Number of meetings 7
All-time series (Championship only) Kilkenny 5–1 Clare
(1 draw)
Largest victory Kilkenny 2-21 : 1-16 Clare (2006)

The Clare–Kilkenny rivalry is a hurling rivalry between Irish inter-county teams Clare and Kilkenny. Championship meetings between these two teams have been rare throughout the history of the championship, due to the fact that both teams play in separate provinces.

While Kilkenny have the highest number of Leinster titles, Clare have claimed Munster titles at sporadic intervals. Between them they have won the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship on 37 occasions.

Roots

History

Kilkenny are one of the most successful teams in the championship, having captured 34 All-Ireland titles, and together with Cork and Tipperary form hurling's "big three". Clare, on the other hand, have had sporadic periods of success throughout the championship history, resulting in only three All-Ireland titles.

Statistics

Team All-Ireland Provincial National League Total
Kilkenny 34 68 16 118
Clare 3 6 3 12
Combined 37 74 19 130

All time results

Kilkenny win
Clare win
Draw
No. Date Winners Score Runners-up Venue Competition
1. 4 September 1932 Kilkenny (1) 3-3 - 2-3 Clare Croke Park AISHC final
2. 10 August 1997 Clare (1) 1-17 - 1-13 Kilkenny Croke Park AISHC semi-final
3. 16 August 1999 Kilkenny (2) 2-14 - 1-13 Clare Croke Park AISHC semi-final
4. 8 September 2002 Kilkenny (3) 2-20 - 0-19 Clare Croke Park AISHC final
5. 25 July 2004 Kilkenny 1-13 - 1-13 Clare Semple Stadium AISHC quarter-final
6. 31 July 2004 Kilkenny (4) 1-11 - 0-9 Clare Semple Stadium AISHC quarter-final replay
7. 13 August 2006 Kilkenny (5) 2-21 - 1-16 Clare Croke Park AISHC semi-final

Top scorers

Rank Player Team Score Total Appearances
1. Henry Shefflin Kilkenny 2-35 41 1999, 2002, 2004, 2004 (replay), 2006
2. D. J. Carey Kilkenny 3-19 28 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2004 (replay)
3. Niall Gilligan Clare 2-20 26 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2004 (replay), 2006
4. Jamesie O'Connor Clare 0-21 21 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2004 (replay)

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