Galway as underdogs give them edge against Limerick, while Waterford will test Kilkenny

Liam Sheedy proud of his side as All-Ireland champions bow out in Limerick

Kilkenny and Tipp make significant moves in rejigging of championship pecking order

Seán Moran looks ahead to a busy weekend in the hurling championship with two provincial titles up for grabs

Everything is different as hurling championship starts, even press conferences

Injury to Daithi Burke doesn’t help Turloughmore’s chances in hurling decider

Footballer and hurler has work cut out as both county finals are on the same weekend

Competition may be effectively over but Shane O'Neill can be happy with progress

Defeated All-Ireland finalists and Ulster champions Kilcoo recognised with four awards

In Kilcoo they found nutty opposition determined to make them grind for their glory

Early Michael Lundy goal crucial to impressive semi-final win over Nemo Rangers

Tourlestrane take fourth successive Sligo title; Tir Chonaill Gaels win London for the 18th time

Dublin end Tribesmen’s summer in the middle of June

Five goals, three red cards and a first defeat for Kilkenny leaves Leinster in melting pot

Brian Cody will keep his players on their toes but if Galway find their form, it may not be enough

Davy Fitzgerald’s side face tough trip to Salthill to face Leinster champions

Formidable Limerick look in good shape at they target a place in decider

Corofin took on their predecessors as champions and it wasn't even close

The county’s historic breakthrough is recognised with six first-time award winners while Galway and Cork take three each

Lundy denies Mountbellew/Moylough a first county title for 32 years with fisted point

The young full-back delivered in style by curbing the huge threat posed by Glynn

John Kiely’s heroes do just enough to see off Tribesmen and seal a historic, deserved win

Gavin Cummiskey runs the rule over John Kiely’s side after their All-Ireland win

Kiely’s young team look destined for glory at some stage but they may have to wait

‘You don’t need any extra motivation, just try and get the body right and go again’

The champions yet again squandered a big lead but held on to keep Clare at arm's length

The fates and the woodwork of Semple Stadium conspired to end Clare's season

Aron Shanagher had chance late on to steal a win for Clare at Semple Stadium

Tribesmen will need to improve their intensity and not be over-reliant on Glynn

Both men had their moments during a memorable personal duel at Croke Park clash

McCarthy’s late point earns Banner a replay in Thurles after after a pulsating stalemate at HQ

John Kiely’s team proved amazingly resilient again when the match was in the balance

All-Ireland champions roar out of the blocks before they are slowly but surely reeled in

All Ireland hurling semi-final throws-in at Croke Park at 5pm (Live, RTÉ2 and Sky Arena)

Having seen a 12-point lead whittled away the champions proved their mettle in replay

Kilkenny exposed frailties in form of champions and can now capitalise in the replay

The always analytical Brian Cody will devise a new plan to beat Galway in the replay

Champions can plant another flag while Clare’s transformation can see them claim Munster

Sub Paul Winters hits two goals but Pat Gilroy’s side fall just short

Leinster hurling arrives on the Atlantic promenade as champions bare their teeth