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
John Kiely
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
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