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.
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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.
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?
Long-serving Clare secretary Pat Fitzgerald to step down
Clare GAA secretary Pat Fitzgerald has announced that he will resign from his position the day after the All-Ireland hurling final on 18 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.
Tyrrell: Galway must quickly find ruthless streak
RTÉ hurling analyst Jackie Tyrrell has said that Galway must find their ruthless streak ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland quarter-final against Cork at Semple Stadium.
Shane McGrath: Antrim now have hurling elite's respect
Shane McGrath believes Antrim have earned the respect of their peers at the top table of hurling as they prepare for an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final against Cork on Saturday.
