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Aaron Gillan in action 7/3/2026

S Anthony Daly: Real signs Kiely now fully trusts Limerick's new crop

But despite the young guns firing, Limerick's old stagers also showed well against Cork.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Cork v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Cork v Limerick may only be March, but the rivalry never does friendlies

Cork and Limerick headline a fascinating hurling league weekend with huge clashes also looming for Galway, Kilkenny, Tipp and Waterford

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Kilkenny v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Plenty for Ben to love in Cork's edge, Galway project is real

It was no wonder Ben O’Connor was beaming in his post-match interview on TG4.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Cork v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: If we’re serious about promoting hurling, why can’t we watch it?

Division 1A relegation fears, league final permutations and broadcast frustration define a pivotal hurling weekend

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Geared Hegarty and Cathal O'Reilly in action 21/2/2026

S Anthony Daly: It's always going to get ugly when Limerick are really dialled in

Bar their lack of goals, Limerick were majestic against Tipperary

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Limerick will want to put Tipperary back in their box

For me, the game of the weekend is Sunday's Kilkenny-Waterford clash

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Shane Bennett and Colin Spain 8/2/2026

S Anthony Daly: John Kiely’s honesty, Limerick’s response and why banning the handpass won’t fix hurling

A weekend of hurling revealed maturity, intensity and controversy — with John Kiely’s words setting the tone across the league

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Tipperary v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Final

S Anthony Daly: Tipp won't take a backward step but Cork's intent is greater

For all the talk about Cork’s edge, there will be a sharpness about Tipp too, for more reasons than wanting to prove they’re better than Cork.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Paddy O'Donovan and Carthach Daly 1/2/2026

S Anthony Daly: Depleted Déise show fight but Kiely won't like flat Limerick showing

Cork will also have had a satisfying journey home from Galway.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Cork v Galway - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

S Anthony Daly: Cork preparing for different galaxy as sticky Salthill test awaits

The wind is definitely some form of an equaliser for the Cork-Galway game.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026