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

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

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

A promise made after a hiding from Tipperary in 2009 is coming to fruition

Manner of the victory over Kilkenny clearly reasserted Tribesmen’s credentials

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

Dramatic injury-time points force fitful champions to Thurles next Sunday for a replay

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

Conor McDonald’s scores prove vital as Davy Fitzgerald’s side book semi-final spot

Micheál Donoghue’s All-Ireland champions finish strongly to open with victory

With many players based in cities, organising intercounty teams is a logistical challenge

Micheál Donoghue finds the winning blend as Galway finally land Liam MacCarthy

Canning’s winning point in Galway’s semi-final win over Tipperary will live long in the memory

2012 Leinster final win began first sustained piece of team-building in Tribesmen’s history

The manager gave a masterclass in precision during the All-Ireland final

From the first whistle in Croke Park, Galway gave a dazzling tirade of near-perfect hurling

On an emotional day Micheál Donoghue’s team remained composed

Joe Canning inspired Tribesmen to victory but Austin Gleeson had a day to forget