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'I think the unity and character that's in the group shone out in the last 15 minutes'

Kiely: We found it difficult but kept our composure

Limerick manager John Kiely said his team's character and sense of unity "shone through" in the closing stages as they overcame Galway in a suffocating All-Ireland semi-final.

GAA • 29 Nov 20

Tom Morrissey struck six points as Limerick battled past Galway

Morrissey: Limerick showed ability to grind out results

Limerick wing forward Tom Morrissey said their three-point victory over Galway in today's All-Ireland semi-final had proven the Munster champions' ability to "grind out a result."

GAA • 29 Nov 20

All-Ireland SHC SF recap: Limerick 0-27 Galway 0-24

Live updates from the second of the 2020 All-Ireland hurling championship semi-finals as recent winners Limerick and Galway meet in a heavyweight clash.

GAA • 29 Nov 20

All-Ireland SF recap: Kilkenny 2-23 Waterford 2-27

The action as it happened from the weekend's first All-Ireland hurling semi-final as Kilkenny and Waterford clashed in Croke Park.

GAA • 28 Nov 20

Limerick and Galway meet in a repeat of the 2018 All-Ireland final

Buoyant Limerick still wary of Galway weapons

Limerick v Galway - subtitled 'no country for small fellas' - was supposed to have been this year's All-Ireland final

GAA • 27 Nov 20

Kelly: It was probably the best hurling I've played

Tony Kelly acknowledged that the 2020 championship represented the best form he's yet shown in a Clare jersey and indicated he was is in no hurry to see hurling revert back to the round-robin system.

GAA • 26 Nov 20

Jamie Barron will again be a central player at the weekend

History no longer shackling Waterford as Kilkenny loom

Though the perception is that Waterford were victims of a perpetual, decades-long hoodoo against Kilkenny, the rivalry is in fact a fairly modern one.

GAA • 26 Nov 20

All-Ireland SHC QF recap: Clare 3-18 Waterford 3-27

The action as it happened in the second All-Ireland quarter-final between Clare and Waterford

GAA • 21 Nov 20

Dessie Hutchinson celebrates after scoring Waterford's second goal

Déise power past Clare to make All-Ireland semis

Waterford advanced to an All-Ireland SHC semi-final against neighbours Kilkenny after scoring an impressive 3-27 to 3-18 win over Clare at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

GAA • 21 Nov 20

Galway knocked All-Ireland champions Tipperary out of the championship

Harte the hero as Galway end Tipp's reign in thriller

Aidan Harte was Galway's hero as the Tribesmen came from behind in the closing stages to pull off an unlikely victory over All-Ireland champions Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds.

GAA • 21 Nov 20

Tipperary and Galway meet in championship for the first time since the 2017 All-Ireland semi-final

Dónal Óg Cusack's hurling championship predictions

The Cork man runs the rule over the weekend's two All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals, and the Nicky Rackard and Christy Ring Cup finals.

GAA • 20 Nov 20

'It's his fifth year going back. The success will really have to be getting to an All-Ireland final'

McGrath: The players want Davy - that's the main thing

RTÉ hurling analyst Shane McGrath says if the Wexford players are eager for Davy Fitzgerald to remain in charge, then that should be enough for everybody else.

GAA • 17 Nov 20

Jake Morris of Tipperary during the qualifier win over Cork

Updated Venues confirmed as Tipp set to face Galway on Saturday

Reigning All-Ireland hurling champions Tipperary will face Galway in the quarter-finals, while the draw also pitted Clare and Waterford together.

GAA • 16 Nov 20

Limerick and Waterford players contest possession at Semple Stadium

Talking points from the hurling championship weekend

Professional fouls, Tipperary's firepower muzzled and potential chinks in Limerick's armour. We review the weekend's hurling talking points.

GAA • 16 Nov 20

Robbie O'Flynn of Cork in action against Tipp's Jake Morris at the Gaelic Grounds.

Tipperary goals bring the rousing Rebels to their knees

Tipperary's defence of the All-Ireland SHC remains alive after they battled hard to hold off Cork at the LIT Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on Saturday evening.

GAA • 14 Nov 20

Brian Lohan celebrates his team's victory in O'Moore Park

Lohan: We got criticism last week but we played well

Clare manager Brian Lohan praised the attitude within his squad after their seven-point victory over Wexford in this afternoon's knockout qualifier in O'Moore Park.

GAA • 14 Nov 20

'The workrate from everyone was a big positive. We never let up'

Mannion: Cats could do something completely different

Galway's Padraic Mannion admitted that nerves were a bit more heightened than usual ahead of the re-start of inter-county action this month.

GAA • 14 Nov 20

Kilkenny are going for a 72nd Leinster title on Saturday

Donál Óg's predictions: Galway and Limerick to win

Donál Óg Cusack looks ahead to four huge hurling games this weekend, including both the Leinster and Munster finals.

GAA • 13 Nov 20

Either Cork or Tipperary will make their championship exit this weekend

November high point beckons in hurling schedule

A crucial juncture in the hurling championship will see silverware handed out, but with two teams saying goodbye to the 2020 renewal.

GAA • 14 Nov 20

Shane O'Neill's first championship game in charge of Galway could hardly have gone better

O'Neill content to add freshness to seasoned Galway

Galway hurling manager Shane O'Neill said his primary aim on taking the job was to bring "freshness" to a "successful, seasoned" outfit.

GAA • 11 Nov 20

Kieran Kingston (l) and Mattie Kenny acknowledge each other at full-time

Kingston not getting carried away despite Cork fight

Kieran Kingston has not forgotten Cork's disappointing Munster SHC exit at hands of Waterford, but today's All-Ireland qualifier victory over Dublin went some way to righting the wrongs.

GAA • 07 Nov 20

Ryan Mullaney of Laois is tackled by Cathal Malone of Clare

Kelly again has the eye in as Clare edge gallant Laois

Clare had reason to thank superstar forward Tony Kelly yet again with another match-winning haul as the Banner scraped past Laois to secure their place in Round 2 of the All-Ireland SHC qualifiers.

GAA • 07 Nov 20

Éamon Dillon of Dublin comes under pressure from Seán O'Donoghue (r) and Colm Spillane

Cork rediscover their groove to brush Dublin aside

A dominant Cork display full of intensity and belief saw them ease to an impressive 1-25 to 0-22 win over a flat Dublin side in their All-Ireland SHC qualifier at Semple Stadium.

GAA • 07 Nov 20

Jack Prendergast in action against Tim O'Mahony

McGrath: Teams actually like playing against Cork

RTÉ hurling analyst Shane McGrath says Cork have a lot of "soul-searching" to do following their Munster semi-final loss to Waterford in Semple Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

GAA • 02 Nov 20

Limerick copper-fastened their status as All-Ireland favourites

Six talking points as hurling campaign hits full swing

Last week, the talking points were of a more big-picture, philosophical variety - cynicism, the scoring tallies, the lack of crowds, the new sliotar - but this weekend it was all games, games and more games.

GAA • 02 Nov 20

All-Ireland hurling championship

Kiely: We found it difficult but kept our composure

Morrissey: Limerick showed ability to grind out results

All-Ireland SHC SF recap: Limerick 0-27 Galway 0-24

All-Ireland SF recap: Kilkenny 2-23 Waterford 2-27

Buoyant Limerick still wary of Galway weapons

Kelly: It was probably the best hurling I've played

History no longer shackling Waterford as Kilkenny loom

All-Ireland SHC QF recap: Clare 3-18 Waterford 3-27

Déise power past Clare to make All-Ireland semis

Harte the hero as Galway end Tipp's reign in thriller

Dónal Óg Cusack's hurling championship predictions

McGrath: The players want Davy - that's the main thing

Updated Venues confirmed as Tipp set to face Galway on Saturday

Talking points from the hurling championship weekend

Tipperary goals bring the rousing Rebels to their knees

Lohan: We got criticism last week but we played well

Mannion: Cats could do something completely different

Donál Óg's predictions: Galway and Limerick to win

November high point beckons in hurling schedule

O'Neill content to add freshness to seasoned Galway

Kingston not getting carried away despite Cork fight

Kelly again has the eye in as Clare edge gallant Laois

Cork rediscover their groove to brush Dublin aside

McGrath: Teams actually like playing against Cork

Six talking points as hurling campaign hits full swing

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