Limerick reach third All-Ireland Hurling final in a row after edging Galway
Limerick's three-in-a-row dream remains alive but only just after they were pushed all the way by Galway in a thrilling All-Ireland hurling semi-final.
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Limerick v Galway preview: Tribesmen will need dramatic improvement to pull off shock in All-Ireland semi-final
On paper it seems a foregone conclusion.
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Cummins and McGrath back cohesiveness in All-Ireland semi-finals
We're down to the final four in the hurling as we reach the All-Ireland semi-finals, with Clare facing Leinster champions Kilkenny and reigning All-Ireland and Munster kingpins Limerick taking on Galway.
Kilkenny's semi-final track record may face another dent
There was a time when Galway hurlers got a bye straight into an All-Ireland semi-final. They would regularly seized their chance, before often falling somewhat flat on final day. Was it a case of so much being invested by the Tribes in their last-four clash that they couldn't match that effort when Liam MacCarthy handed out?
John Kiely: Limerick in prime condition after four-week wait
Limerick manager John Kiely insists his side have benefitted from their four-week break ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final meeting with Galway.
Limerick trio Cian Lynch, Peter Casey and Barry Murphy on course to return against Galway
Cian Lynch, Peter Casey and Barry Murphy are all in contention for Limerick's All-Ireland semi-final against Galway on 3 July.
Canning: Galway up against it in semi-final
Former Galway hurler Joe Canning believes only a significant improvement from the Tribesmen will suffice if they are to dethrone All-Ireland champions Limerick in their upcoming semi-final.
Gearóid Hegarty: Limerick won't repeat 2019 mistakes in All-Ireland semi-final
Gearóid Hegarty has warned Limerick's rivals they will be more than prepared for their forthcoming All-Ireland semi-final despite the long wait from their Munster Championship success.