1997 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final

The 1997 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final (sponsored by Guinness) was a hurling match played on Sunday 6 July 1997 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork.  It was contested by Clare and Tipperary.  Clare captained by Anthony Daly and managed by Ger Loughnane claimed the title beating Tipperary on a scoreline of 1-18 to 0-18.  
The match was shown live in Ireland as part of the Sunday Game live on RTÉ Two. 	

The win was the first for Clare over Tipperary in a Munster final. 
Both teams would go on to contest the 1997 All-Ireland Final, two months later, a game which was also won by Clare on a 2-13 to 0-20 scoreline. 

References

See also
 Clare–Tipperary hurling rivalry

Munster
Category:Munster Senior Hurling Championship Finals
Category:Tipperary GAA matches
Category:Clare GAA matches