Gallery - In Pictures: GAA Action 29 July

Waterford's Maurice Shanahan and Stephen Molumphy make their way out for the start of the game at Semple Stadium

Cork's Jamie Coughlan fires what proved to be a crucial first-half goal to the net

The Newtownshandrum clubman celebrates scoring the major

The Cork half-back line of Ó h'Ailpín (c), Tom Kenny (r) and Eoin Cadogan (l) converge on Kevin Moran of Waterford

Cork's Brian Murphy chases down John Mullane of Waterford

A Cork fan extends an invitation to Cork centre-back Eoin Cadogan (we reckon he might be busy training that night)

Cork midfielder Pa Cronin celebrates at the final whistle

But it was dejection for Kevin Moran after the Déise's 1-19 to 0-19 defeat

And John Mullane saw yet another year pass without All-Ireland success

There were contrasting emotions for Waterford manager Michael Ryan (l) and his Cork counterpart Jimmy Barry-Murphy at the final whistle

Brian Cody was looking for his Kilkenny charges to bounce back after their Leinster final loss to Galway

But Kilkenny's Kieran Joyce and goalkeeper could not stop David Breen of Limerick from scoring the opening goal

Breen was happy with his three-pointer

But he was outdone by 'King' Henry Shefflin who had two goals to his name before the interval

Referee Michael Wadding consults linesman James Owens before awarding a wide to Kilkenny

Kilkenny's Richie Power is laid out after being on the receiving end of a shuddering Wayne McNamara shoulder

Richie Hogan knows what's coming as referee Wadding reaches for the red card.

Cody shakes hands with Limerick boss John Allen after the final whistle went to confirm Kilkenny's 4-16 to 1-16 victory