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Gearóid Hegarty of Limerick scores his side's first goal during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Kilkenny and Limerick

All-Ireland final recap: Limerick 1-31 Kilkenny 2-26

Relive the action as Limerick won a third straight All-Ireland, holding on to beat Kilkenny at Croke Park.

Gearóid Hegarty celebrates at the final whistle

Hurling ratings: Heroic Hegarty steals show in Croker

Limerick edged out Kilkenny in a pulsating All-Ireland hurling final. With massive performances on both sides, it was Limerick wing-forward Gearóid Hegarty who stood out most.

GAA • 18 Jul 22

The Limerick team during a water break in October 2020

Duignan urges water breaks to be brought back for final

Michael Duignan believes the GAA should look at the possibility of temporarily reintroducing water breaks for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final due to soaring temperatures.

GAA • 16 Jul 22

Limerick's Tom Morrissey and John Donnelly of Kilkenny compete for the ball in the 2019 All-Ireland semi-final

Hurling final: Hungry Cats a threat to Limerick's crown

Limerick will need to find something close to their own imperious best to seal three-in-a-row against a tenacious Kilkenny side.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 17 Jul 22

Cian Lynch (L) in action against Kilkenny's Conor Browne, who starts on Sunday

Updated Lynch not on Limerick's final panel, Kilkenny unchanged

Limerick's Cian Lynch appears to have lost his race to be fit for Sunday's All-Ireland senior hurling final as both the Treaty and Kilkenny have named unchanged teams.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 16 Jul 22

Huw Lawlor will mark Aaron Gillane in Sunday's final according to Jackie Tyrrell

Tyrrell: Huw Lawlor will have Gillane on his mind

Huw Lawlor will be tasked with the job of curtailing the Limerick talisman, Aaron Gillane, according to former Kilkenny defender Jackie Tyrrell.

GAA • 15 Jul 22

Brian Cody and John Kiely shake hands after the 2019 semi-final

Dónal Óg Cusack's All-Ireland Hurling final preview

Dónal Óg Cusack looks ahead to the All-Ireland Hurling final between Kilkenny and reigning champions Limerick on Morning Ireland.

GAA • 15 Jul 22

'You have the two best teams at tackling and turnovers. Say whatever you want about the game, but it is a proven fact that whoever does that more often and more consistently, will generally win'

Tackling and turnovers in historic heat key to glory

Hawk-Eye, Cian Lynch and the conditions are all fascinating sub-plots, but when it comes down to it, the team that works harder when out of possession will prevail in Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final, writes Shane Dowling.

GAA • 15 Jul 22

Tony Kelly believes this year's final is too close to call

Tony Kelly: Limerick v Kilkenny is a 50:50 game

This weekend's All-Ireland hurling final is a 50:50 game according to Tony Kelly, who has faced both sides in recent weeks.

GAA • 14 Jul 22

Brian Cody and John Kiely will meet each other for the first time in an All-Ireland final

Limerick v Kilkenny: Roads to the All-Ireland final

Kilkenny won the second of their famous four All-Ireland titles in a row in 2007 under Brian Cody when they beat Limerick in the final. John Kiely's side are looking to make their own bit of history when the two sides meet in Sunday's final, with Limerick going for a famous three-in-a-row.

GAA • 17 Jul 22

Eoin Murphy, Richie Reid, Paddy Deegan, and Huw Lawlor after the semi-final win over Clare

Murphy hopes Cats can bring 'clinical element' to final

The ruthless manner in which Kilkenny dispatched Clare in the semi-final is something which pleased Eoin Murphy, adding that something similar and more will be required against Limerick in the All-Ireland final.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 15 Jul 22

Cian Lynch missed half of the Munster campaign because of a hamstring issue and only returned as a substitute in the All-Ireland semi-final a fortnight ago

Lynch would be big loss but Limerick can cope - Dowling

Shane Dowling admits that Cian Lynch would be a big loss to Limerick in the All-Ireland hurling final but feels the team have shown enough resilience without him this summer to cope.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 14 Jul 22

Paul Murphy (L) and Conor Browne (R) tackle Limerick's Graeme Mulcahy in 2019

Not-so-ancient history - What Limerick learned in 2019

Limerick's last championship defeat came to Kilkenny almost three years ago. As the sides prepare to meet again in the All-Ireland hurling final, we reflect on that day and what has changed since.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 16 Jul 22

Kilkenny's Huw Lawlor gets to grips with Gearóid Hegarty of Limerick in the 2019 All-Ireland semi-final

Kiely expecting 'intense, physical' battle with Cats

Limerick manager John Kiely expects his team to face a relentless physical onslaught from challengers Kilkenny in Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 14 Jul 22

Declan Hannon in possession during the All-Ireland semi-final

Hannon confident Limerick can raise game for final

Limerick captain Declan Hannon thinks his side have scope for improvement in Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final clash with Kilkenny.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 14 Jul 22

Limerick captain Damien Reale (L) shakes hands with Kilkenny captain Henry Shefflin in 2007

Limerick and Kilkenny flip roles since '07 decider

Limerick and Kilkenny meet in a decider for the first time in 15 years, having essentially flipped roles in the meantime.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 13 Jul 22

TJ Reid celebrates after beating Limerick in the 2019 All-Ireland semi-final

Cream of the Cats - Tireless TJ still pointing the way

Approaching the age of 35, TJ Reid is still delivering for Kilkenny as they seek to regain the All-Ireland hurling title.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 13 Jul 22

'I go to bed but once I hit the bed, my old head does be going 90 after a game like that,' Lynch quipped

No rest for the winner as Lynch basks in 'massive high'

Cian Lynch and Seán Finn reflect on Limerick's achievement of a third All-Ireland in four years with RTÉ's Marty Morrissey on Monday morning.

GAA • 23 Aug 21

Tom Morrissey enjoying yesterday's success at Croke Park

Morrissey: Limerick won't be resting on their laurels

Limerick's Tom Morrissey tells RTÉ's Morning Ireland that they won't be resting on their laurels, having claimed a third All-Ireland hurling title in four years yesterday.

GAA • 23 Aug 21

Cork selector Ger Cunningham (L) and manager Kieran Kingston after their side's All-Ireland final defeat to Limerick

'This team will be successful' - Kingston keeping faith

Kieran Kingston admits that the manner of Cork's All-Ireland final loss was a hard pill to swallow but insists that a young Rebels outfit can bounce back in the years to come.

GAA • 23 Aug 21

Limerick manager John Kiely with the Liam MacCarthy Cup

Future is green but Limerick savouring special present

John Kiely admitted it was hard to believe the transformation in Limerick's fortunes after his young side won their third All-Ireland senior hurling title in four years.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 23 Aug 21

Kieran Kingston (R) congratulates John Kiely after the hurling final

'Like trying to stop the tide with a bucket' - Kingston

Cork manager Kieran Kingston acknowledged that his team were beaten by a Limerick side that were "at another level" in today's All-Ireland hurling final.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 22 Aug 21

John Kiely's men charged to an All-Ireland triumph

Limerick haven't peaked yet, warns John Kiely

Limerick hurling manager John Kiely warned that his side still have room to improve after they won their third All-Ireland title in four years.

GAA • 22 Aug 21

Limerick captain Declan Hannon lifts the Liam MacCarthy Cup

Limerick crush Cork to claim back-to-back All-Irelands

Limerick took their place in the pantheon of hurling greats after crushing Cork by 3-32 to 1-22 to seal back-to-back All-Ireland titles for the first time.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 23 Aug 21

Martin Storey with the Liam MacCarthy cup in 1996

No jubilee for Wexford's class of '96 due to Covid

The GAA has announced that Martin Storey will represent the Wexford hurlers of 1996 in place of the jubilee presentation at tomorrow's All-Ireland hurling final.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 21 Aug 21