Cratloe manager Joe McGrath says he's proud of his side's performance in their Munster Final defeat to Kilmallock.
The epic game was decided in extra time as the Limerick champions, trained by former Clare boss Ger Sparrow O'Loughlin, made the most of the added period to win by 1-32 to 3-18.
Cratloe's Martin Ogie Murphy was their hero in normal time as his long range effort at the death saw the sides finish level, but Kilmallock then outscored them 0-11 to 0-3 in extra time.
Elsewhere, Ballyhale Shamrocks' quest for a record-setting eighth Leinster Senior Hurling remains on track.
Their 9-point win over Ollie Baker’s Kilmacud Crokes set up a Leinster decider with Kilcormac-Killoughey of Offaly.
Corofin secured a sixth Connacht Football title with a comfortable win over Ballintubber.
Reigning All Ireland champions, St. Vincent's reached another Leinster final with a 5-point defeat of Garrycastle.
Rhode will be their opponents on December 14th after they saw off Moorefield of Kildare.