The definitive A to Z of the Munster hurling final

Before you can read the game, you have to know the alphabet. Ahead of the Tipp-Waterford Munster final, Larry Ryan studies the curriculum of this fixture’s glorious history.

ATMOSPHERE

There is only one hard and fast rule; it must be described as “unique”. The unique atmosphere of a Munster hurling final, to use the correct format. After that you have options; you can go with “red-hot”, if you’re trying to play things down. But ‘white-hot’ is preferred. The unique, white-hot atmosphere of a Munster hurling final.