Dates and venues confirmed for Division 1 hurling semi-finals
The Division 1 hurling semi-finals have been confirmed, with Limerick taking on Kilkenny and Munster rivals Clare and Tipperary crossing paths for a place in the decider.
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Clare keep Kilkenny at bay with quickfire conclusion
Clare remain firmly on track for the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 semi-finals after a strong finish protected their unbeaten start in a heavyweight clash with Kilkenny in Cusack Park, Ennis.
John Kiely 'never hesitated in picking' Kyle Hayes to face Dublin
Limerick manager John Kiely says he had no hesitation in picking Kyle Hayes to start Saturday's 3-30 to 1-18 league win over Dublin at Croke Park.
Kyle Hayes returns to Limerick team to play Dublin
Limerick pair Kyle Hayes and Mike Casey look set for their first taste of inter-county action of season as John Kiely has named his starting team for Saturday's Allianz Hurling League clash with Dublin (throw-in 5pm) at Croke Park.
Westmeath go down fighting against Limerick
It needed a 63rd-minute goal from Donnacha Ó Dálaigh to enable the All-Ireland champions to edge past a very plucky Westmeath outfit in front of a large and Limerick-dominated crowd in Mullingar.
Seadna Morey magic helps Clare to hold off Cork comeback
A late Seadna Morey goal finally sealed an opening Allianz Hurling League Division 1 victory for hosts Clare following a superb second-half display into the wind in Ennis.
Limerick see off Clare in Munster Hurling League to get year off to winning start
Clare 1-19 Limerick 2-21
All-Ireland hurling final preview: Cool Cats Kilkenny need more than hunger to stop big dogs Limerick
A team on the edge of historic hurling greatness. Standing in their way, the sport's most successful county but one enduring their longest title drought in almost 30 years.