Cork and Tipperary look on course for a Munster final clash

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

Like Clare, Tipperary’s pace and movement could cause major problems for Déise men

First Walsh Park championship match in 16 years sees doolally finish but no home win

Classy forward back to add to the Banner’s options in the championship

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

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

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

‘Normally our efficiency is much, much higher than that,’ insists Clare’s co-manager

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

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

Two epic semi-finals see Cork crash out as Galway and Clare prepare for a replay

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

Banner bound for semi-final as they prove too strong for Fitzgerald’s Wexford

All-Ireland race looks more open than ever as Cork edge Clare again in Munster final

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

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

The six main contenders for the All-Ireland all have something they need to put right