Kilrush are the 2018 Clare Intermediate Football Champions.
The Shams withstood a tough test from Kildysart in the decider before coming through on the right side of a 1-11 to 1-9 scoreline.
Kildysart had led at the break with Keith Murphy’s goal midway through the opening half seeing his side lead 1-7 to 0-8 as they headed for the dressing rooms.
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The sides swapped points early in the second half but then Liam Madigan finished to the net to send his side into the lead by 1-10 to 1-8 with 20 minutes left to play.
The next score wouldn’t come until the game entered injury time when Madigan pointed a free and despite a late Shane McNeilis effort, the Shams held on to regain their place in the senior championship for 2019.
