GALLERY: All-Ireland Semi-Final disappointment for Kilkenny

Kilkenny's hunt for the Liam MacCarthy Cup ended on Saturday after losing to a defiant Clare in the All-Ireland Hurling Semi-Final on a scoreline of 0-24 to 2-16 in Croke Park.

The Cats had won the last three semi-finals against 'The Banner' and held an unbeaten championship record against their opponents dating back to 1997.