When Offaly got off the canvas to hit back at the Cats
This generation of Limerick hurlers have proven time and time again that they have little need for extra motivation going into big games.
Kilkenny Gaa Sport News
Brian Lohan: We put it up to the Clare players at half-time
Brian Lohan and his management team challenged their under-performing Clare players to turn their All-Ireland semi-final clash around after a poor first half had them trailing Kilkenny at Croke Park.
Tipperary minors defeat Kilkenny to secure All-Ireland title
There was no obstacle too large for the Tipperary minors who overcame Kilkenny 2-17 to 3-12 after extra time with a gutsy display in the All-Ireland final.
Kilkenny and Tipperary well tested ahead of All-Ireland minor decider
You might have figured on a couple of occasions throughout this season's Electric Ireland All-Ireland MHC that Kilkenny's title bid was doomed.
Paddy Deegan: Kilkenny not given respect in recent weeks
Kilkenny captain Paddy Deegan was a bit dismissive of those who doubted the side's credentials in advance of their Leinster final victory, stating they were not given the respect they deserved.
Saturday sport: Leinster face Ulster at Aviva, Dublin vs Kilkenny in Leinster hurling final
There's plenty of Irish interest on day two of the European Athletics Championships in Rome. Oisin Lane goes in the men's 20 kilometre race walk from 5pm Irish time.
Leinster SHC final: Dublin have golden opportunity for rare silver against Kilkenny
Dublin and Kilkenny meet in the Leinster final at Croke Park this evening with the chance to put the cap on what has been a fine spell of hurling action in the eastern province.
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Can Clare and Dublin upset the odds, Offaly and Laois going for silverware
Brendan Cummins joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the Munster and Leinster hurling finals.