 On 29 July 2007,Tony Considine served his final game in charge of Clare as their near neighbours Limerick proved far too strong to end the Clare team's championship hopes with Andrew O'Shaughnessy proving his credentials in the Limerick attack as one of the game's bright new talents to inspire Richie Bennis's side to an all-Ireland semi-final appearance against Waterford.Limerick defeating Clare.which Limerick eventually won after a classic encounter to reach the all-Ireland final against current champions Kilkenny.