RTÉ GAA Podcast: Jackie Tyrrell and Christy O'Connor on two contrasting hurling semi-finals
Defending champions Limerick will face Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final in under a fortnight after they prevailed in contrasting semi-finals this weekend.
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Green Machine rolls on but John Kiely considers new parts for final
One close match and one not-so-close was a reasonable assumption ahead of what Dónal Óg Cusack dubbed a 'hurling nations fiesta weekend', aka the All-Ireland semi-finals.
John Kiely: Resilience and depth key factors in Limerick's win over Galway
Limerick boss John Kiely attributed his side's All-Ireland SHC semi-final victory over Galway to gritty determination and a panel packed with strength in depth, on an afternoon when the Liam MacCarthy Cup holders struggled at times to perform at their brilliant best.
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.
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.