Cathal Mullaney is joined by Shane McGrath, Marty Morrissey and Rory O'Neill on the hurling edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast as excitement builds ahead of the start of the provincial hurling championships.
TIMESTAMPS
1:00 The GAA have confirmed they are exploring moving next year's league final to September to coincide with the Ryder Cup. The panel weigh up the pros and cons.
8:00 The lads discuss the importance of the Munster Championship, despite the early start, and share their memories.
20:00 They look at Tipp v Cork and the impact of last year’s All-Ireland final. Can Cork get over their scar tissue? Either way they must have a Plan B if Tipp sweep.
28:00 Shane discusses Alan Connolly's confident comments and reveals how young players can use negative comments in the media to motivate themselves.
35:00 Doubts around Clare's age profile and sharpness but Waterford travel without some of their key players and doubts around Jamie Barron.
40:00 Leinster preview. Rory believes the six-team structure creates a false economy. Kilkenny will find it harder to get to Leinster final as Shane backs Galway to win in Salthill. Kildare and Offaly need a good performances, if not results, to build momentum
50:00 Rory and Shane give their predictions, which may be upsetting to fans of one well-supported county.
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