‘You might just lose your head for that split second and you could be punished’

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

Sheedy needs to put his best marker on Kelly and avoid mistake Waterford made

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

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

All-Ireland hurling final 2020

All-Ireland hurling final 2020

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

Odds stacked heavily against corner-backs like Conor Delaney in the modern game

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

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

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

Brian Hogan, Diarmuid O’Keeffe and Lee Chin win their first awards

Beaten finalists Kilkenny are next best represented with nine players nominated for an award

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

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

Champions have found their groove while Galway emerged unscathed from Nowlan Park

Munster champions’ defence needs radical surgery if they are to get back on track

The ability to win ball in this crucial area and use possession well will be key this year

John Kiely ’s side hit 1-5 without reply at the start of the final quarter

Rebel forward hits 1-9 as misfiring Limerick hit 17 wides in loss at Gaelic Grounds

Scoring blitz before half-time the difference, as John Kiely’s team maintain perfect start

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

Outstanding corner back ready to knuckle down again when new campaign beckons

Joe Canning, Cian Lynch and Pádraig Mannion to contest Hurler of the Year award

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

Gavin Cummiskey runs the rule over John Kiely’s side after their All-Ireland win

It’s hard to look beyond formidable Galway in the first semi-final at headquarters

Manner of the impressive victory will work wonders for Kiely’s up-and-coming side

County fight back from late goal to record first championship win over Kilkenny since 1973

Sluggish Limerick’s momentum stalled as third game in a row perhaps took its toll

John Kiely’s side see off Laois by 10 points at the Gaelic Grounds

Munster champions have survived the tougher passage than rivals Kilkenny

Forwards proved decisive against Limerick but winning primary possession an issue

Shane O’Donnell hits 2-2 as Clare book place in Munster final for first time since 2008

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