RTÉ GAA Podcast: David Tubridy and Shane McGrath review weekend action

David Tubridy and Shane McGrath join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to review the first weekend of the football championship and the Allianz Hurling League final.

David is in fine fettle after Clare's superb win over Cork in the Munster Championship, while Shane is left wondering what can be done to stop the Limerick winning machine.

Rory was also in Cusack Park to witness his Cork downed by the Banner, and is coming to the realisation that Cavan and Meath making provincial finals will relegate the Rebels to the Tailteann Cup.

There was also a big win for Roscommon in Connacht, as they controlled affairs in horrendous conditions to burst the bubble of league champions Mayo. David pays tribute to Enda Smith, who was immense for the Rossies.

The biggest shock of the weekend however belonged to New York, who recorded their first ever championship win on Saturday night, beating Leitrim on penalties.

There were marvellous performances from some inter-county stars such as Johnny Glynn and Shane Carthy, but also native born players such as Mikey Brosnan, who scored the winning penalty. David wonders also about how big an influence the artificial pitch in Gaelic Park was on proceedings.

HURLING FROM 37 MINUTES

Limerick added another national title with minimal fuss, as they beat Kilkenny in a repeat of last year's All-Ireland final. Dare we say it's all getting a bit boring?

Even in Kilkenny's pomp you always sensed that Shane's Tipperary, or Galway, or Cork, believed they could beat the Cats. With Limerick you're beginning to get the sense that teams are beaten before the ball is thrown in.

Barry Nash and their scoring backs are a huge issue for opponents, as is the conundrum of what to do with the puck-out. Kilkenny will be better