Like the opening scene from Gangs of New York, the Munster championship is a turf war, arranged by appointment and decided by knives and hatchets

The absence of inflated egos within the Limerick panel is a testament to the leadership of John Kiely who has led Limerick to unprecedented success

Dublin are still leagues apart; Tipperary are lacking leaders; the mystery of Cathal O’Neill; Tyrone left in state of despair; Clare see a clear path

Limerick hurler was handed two-year suspended sentence for violent disorder

When the Cork game needed to be turned around, who could Cahill call on?

Limerick fielded slightly understrength side and were forced to play without Hegarty

Result means Clare and Limerick will meet again in Munster final early next month

Senior intercounty managers concerned about rule introduced to help tackle burnout

Writing off Limerick after the league campaign will have motivated them even more

John Kiely had no doubt that All-Ireland champions would put league behind them

Half-back a key figure as Kiely’s side seek to rediscover their best in championship opener

Novelty everywhere you look as the flagship events of Irish summer start during Easter

Waterford look to have built valuable depth while Tipperary are a side in transition

All-Ireland champions named 12 players who started 2021 championship final on Sunday

John Kiely confident that the sharpness will return for All-Ireland champions

League put in front of each team like a piece of playdough, to be shaped and moulded

John Kiely: We’re not accurate at the moment, we’re not doing the basics well’

Tipperary native brings a calm assurance and lots of coaching experience to his role as manager

Paul Browne admits his old team mates will be eager to avoid losing three in a row

Kiely unperturbed as Hegarty’s red card left Limerick facing an uphill battle