All-Ireland hurling semi-final team news: Limerick recall Cian Lynch, Gearóid Hegarty in defence
Limerick have named three-time All-Star forward Gearóid Hegarty to start at wing-back against Galway in Saturday's first All-Ireland hurling semi-final.
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John Kiely 'elated' by Limerick victory but defeat tough to take for Clare's Brian Lohan
John Kiely said Limerick were determined to not let Clare come into their "backyard" and snatch the Munster championship from their grasp.
Fifth title means just as much as the first for Gillane
Limerick talisman Aaron Gillane insists that his fifth consecutive Munster hurling title means just as much as his first, after he helped his county to the narrowest of wins over Clare in the Gaelic Grounds.
Limerick hold off Clare to secure Munster five-in-a-row
Limerick held off Clare by the skin of their teeth to claim a first ever Munster SHC five in a row. The Banner had led by a Mark Rodgers goal at the interval – 1-11 to 0-11 – in a slow-burning contest but the All-Ireland champions roared into the game after half-time thanks to a green flag from the unmarkable Aaron Gillane, who finished with 1-11 (8fs). Clare captain Tony Kelly (0-06, 2fs) levelled but Limerick, cheered on by the locals at a Gaelic Grounds split in colour, scored the next five points in a ten-minute period to take control.
GAA teams: Conor Cleary will start for Clare against Limerick in Munster hurling decider
Conor Cleary has been named to start at full-back for Clare in Sunday's Munster SHC final at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.
GAA Teams: Cork make three changes, McManus dropped
Cork have made three changes to their team, while Limerick have dropped Cathal O'Neill from their named starting line-up for the pivotal Munster SHC meeting between the sides in TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday afternoon.
Limerick overcome Gearóid Hegarty dismissal to edge out Waterford
Limerick began their defence of the Munster SHC with victory over Waterford, but didn't have it all their own way at Semple Stadium.
Dónal Óg Cusack's hurling championship predictions
It's not summer yet but thankfully there is a clearing in the dense fog of the GAA calendar and we have sight of the splendour of the hurling championship once more.