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Michael Duignan 'hunch' is for Clare and their 'settled bench'

While Michael Duignan was very impressed with how Cork got the better of Limerick, his "hunch" is telling him that Clare will edge Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final, noting that the Banner may have more off the bench.

'We just had enough' - Steely Rebels ready for final push

With Cork's longest Liam MacCarthy drought now in it’s 19th year, there is a buzz right around the county that Seán O'Donoghue will this weekend follow in the footsteps of his childhood hero Seán Óg Ó hAilpín and walk the steps of the Hogan Stand as an All-Ireland winning captain.

Pat Ryan: Cork 'in a good place' as they seek to end longest drought

Cork manager Pat Ryan says his team are "confident" and "in a good place" as they seek to end a 19-year wait for Liam MacCarthy against Clare this Sunday.

Kilkenny's silver generation continue to confound critics

This summer marks nine years since Kilkenny last lifted Liam MacCarthy. Hardly an intolerable drought by any normal standard, it nonetheless equals the Cats' longest lean spell since RTÉ television started broadcasting games in the early 1960s.