All-Ireland hurling final: Jackie Tyrrell’s Limerick pen pics

Talent wherever you look in this Limerick squad as they look to lift Liam again

Declan Hannon happy Limerick showing no signs of losing hunger for success

Captain admits dressingroom was calm despite being 10 points down to Tipperary

Stephen O’Byrnes: Limerick fans not used to luxuriating in greatness

‘However cautious we might tend to be, we just cannot deny what we see before our eyes’

Limerick to bide time before deciding if they will appeal Peter Casey’s red card

John Kiely confident that Diarmuid Byrnes will shake off ankle injury for final

Nicky English: Waterford and Cork ready to pounce on any sign of weakness

Champions Limerick will need to repeat second-half performance from Munster final

Nicky English: Clare always seem close to self-destruct, but they should see off Cork

Can Waterford be trusted against Galway in Thurles after two poor outings?

Nicky English: Limerick’s second-half form won’t be matched by any team

When Cian Lynch got support in the second half he really began to pull the strings

Limerick see off Cork to reach another Munster hurling final

First-half goals from Darragh O’Donovan and then Kyle Hayes proved crucial

Jackie Tyrrell: Things are changing quickly in hurling and I’m all on for it

We’re seeing star forwards dropping deeper and defenders roaming forward to clip points

Weekend hurling previews: TV details, throw-in times and verdicts

Can Antrim do it again? Big guns Limerick and Galway, and Tipp and Cork meet

Funny old games: The sporting year in a year like no other

Mary Hannigan runs the rule over the weird and sometimes wonderful in 2020

Limerick move to a different beat as they drum home superiority at every turn

John Kiely’s side put in a staggering display of power and accuracy to seal victory

Final flourish helps Limerick complete a special season in fitting style

Brave Waterford outclassed as Kiely’s men deliver a second All-Ireland title in three years

TV View: Stunning Limerick display consigns Waterford to the shelf along with the Elf

RTÉ panel agree that there is more in store from John Kiely’s young side

Limerick player-by-player guide: Jackie Tyrrell

All-Ireland hurling final 2020

Limerick captain Declan Hannon reflects on a whole new ball game of a build-up

‘We’re putting up a Christmas tree and trying to get ready for an All-Ireland final which is gas’

Limerick provide a tremendous lift amid the Covid gloom

Long-sufferiing fans still pinching themselves as county bid for a second title in three years

Limerick eventually shake off Waterford to claim Munster title

Hegarty and Hayes among those who stepped up as Limerick made it back-to-back

Limerick’s ability to hit the accelerator too much for Tipp

Greater impact off the bench proves crucial in wet and windy Pairc Uí Chaoimh

Limerick’s warning loud and clear despite the eerie silence in Thurles

Kelly’s inspirational display for Clare in vain as Kiely’s men rack up impressive 36 points

Limerick score 36 points to overpower Tony Kelly’s solo act

In the most unique league final the GAA has ever staged Limerick prove far too strong

Limerick roar from behind to sink Tipp and start league in style

Defending All-Ireland champions lead by 10 but are pegged back in Semple Stadium opener

Declan Coulter takes opportunity to shine in Abu Dhabi

Donegal and former Armagh hurler scores 1-6 and is named Man of the Match

Nicky English: Tipperary’s experience the key in a hard-call decider

The two great rivals look to be reaching their peaks at just the right time ahead of final

‘I’m too competitive to be a gambler, so I stick to playing sports’

Me & My Money: Declan Hannon, Limerick hurling captain, Kellogg Cúl Camps ambassador

Brian Cody surveys his latest masterpiece with quiet satisfaction

Kilkenny manager looks forward to a 16th All-Ireland final after deposing champions

Kilkenny make final return as they wrap Limerick up in Codyness

The Cats were never caught by the defending champions after TJ Reid’s first-minute score

Jackie Tyrrell: All-Ireland semi-final is the worst stage possible to lose at

Limerick won’t beat Kilkenny unless they match their rivals’ insatiable will to win

Limerick send out imperious statement of intent as Tipperary filleted

John Kiely’s young team tear apart Tipperary’s attacking apparatus in momentous performance

Nicky English: Tipp and Kilkenny can edge intriguing finals

Time to alternate big finals on Saturday and Sunday so fans don’t lose out

Nicky English: Maher’s injury takes gloss off Tipp’s shadow boxing win

Galway’s exit the big surprise following two brilliant final round-robin clashes in Leinster

Tipperary vindicate strong selection with comfortable dress rehearsal win

Tipp will face Limerick again in the Munster final but Barrett and Maher injuries a worry

John Kiely shuffles his Limerick hand for Tipperary clash

James Barry and Seán O’Brien return to Tipp full-back line

Cork hit back as Limerick hit the rocks on maiden voyage

Munster champions made big improvements in unexpected raid on Gaelic Grounds

Aaron Gillane’s winning routine: positive attitude and breakfast

The Limerick hurler’s mother will cook bacon and eggs on Allianz League final day

Limerick have too much in the tank for Laois as they book semi-final slot

Séamus Flanagan and Conor Boylan scores goals in 17-point victory

Declan Hannon: Limerick's dream year 'well and truly over'

'We’ll have to up our performances another 5 or 10 per cent to emulate last year’

Limerick sweep the boards with six All Star and both Hurlers of the Year

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

Jackie Tyrrell: Casey’s defensive masterclass key to Limerick’s triumph

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

History beckons for Limerick despite audacious Galway finale

Had Galway completed great escape it would have been an injustice to new champions

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