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: Limerick need to become a moving target to keep the chasing pack at bay

The champions have the manager and players to go back-to-back but they still have to evolve

Evan Niland the star as Galway end Limerick’s unbeaten run

John Kiely furious with referee: ‘people were saved €20 because that wasn’t a spectacle’

Tipperary face stiff opening test against all-conquering Limerick

Allianz Hurling League weekend previews

Gearóid Hegarty announced as the 2020 Hurler of the Year

Limerick win nine All Stars as Brian Fenton named as Footballer of the Year

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

Déise wilt under the sustained power play of Limerick’s twin towers

Between them, Gearóid Hegarty and Tom Morrissey plundered 12 points from play

Limerick’s rolling wave leaves Waterford drowning in its wake

John Kiely’s side show that the gap back to the rest is growing

Limerick player-by-player guide: Jackie Tyrrell

All-Ireland hurling final 2020

Jackie Tyrrell: All-Ireland final heroes often come out of left field

Limerick have the edge but Waterford might well find a match-winner of their own

Cian Lynch still playing central role in rise of Limerick hurling

Patrickswell star among a number of former under-21s to have shone at senior level

Tom Morrissey views return of sports psychologist as key to Limerick’s ‘edge’

Player says he has learned not to put enormous pressure on himself on match days

Aaron Gillane an injury doubt for the All-Ireland final

‘They kept him overnight as a precaution. They were slightly concerned’

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 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 well primed for a hectic tilt at three titles

Five games in seven weeks could bring a clean sweep of league, Munster and All-Ireland crowns

Limerick march on to knockout stages after nine-point win over Westmeath

Westmeath now face Carlow in relegation playoff next weekend

Limerick prove too good for Galway at the Gaelic Grounds

Injury which forced Joe Canning to go off in the second-half is not believed to be serious

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

Limerick swept away by sheer force of Kilkenny’s Cody-ness

Kilkenny unleash tidal wave of manic intensity for 11th successive semi-final win

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

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: 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

John Kiely shuffles his Limerick hand for Tipperary clash

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

Limerick keep their championship alive against Clare

It would have been the earliest exit by the All-Ireland hurling champions in 27 years

Limerick see off Waterford to win first league title since 1997

Aaron Gillane inspires All-Ireland champions to Division One glory at Croke Park

League hurling final preview: Limerick in line for more silverware

The two form sides in the league promise an entertaining match at Croke Park on Sunday

Limerick boss Kiely says any talk of All-Ireland hangover ‘put to bed’

‘They are incredible lads, you know . . . they were bursting to get back training’

Limerick emerge from the fog to blow Tipp away in second half

All-Ireland champions ease through the gears after the break at the Gaelic Grounds

Sports Review 2018: The day Limerick hurlers finally took the road less travelled

Kilkenny, unbeaten by Limerick since 1973, had to be overcome to reach the main prize

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Tom Morrissey waiting until Christmas to savour highlights of a special year

Classy wing forward’s superb late point against Kilkenny so crucial to Limerick’s success

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

Cahill interested in Tipperary job if the opportunity arises

Under-21 manager focusing for now on the All-Ireland showdown with Cork

Micheál Donoghue and Galway left searching for answers

Losing manager says his team were ‘below par’ against ‘deserving winners’ Limerick

Limerick hold on to dethrone Galway and end 45 years of hurt

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

Limerick, hurling’s forgotten county blazes back into glory

Shrewd guidance of John Kiely ensured this young team shook off baggage of the past

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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