Also the colour and noise brought by the Cork supporters are sparing the GAA’s blushes by selling out stadiums and generating huge interest

The pair of counties aren’t involved because they weren’t good enough in their provincial championships, fair enough, but the build-up to the All-Ireland quarter-finals has been pretty muted this week. 

If these two meet again, expect the encounter to be even tastier. 

You could argue both Cork and Limerick have been as good so far this year as they’ve ever been ahead of Sunday's Munster final showdown at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

After the game Ben O’Connor said Cork had been known down through the years as having nice players who didn’t work hard, and he would only play lads who’d work hard. I don’t know if I agree with Ben there.

One point from four games certainly doesn’t reflect how well the Déise have played throughout the Munster championship. 

Clare face major defensive questions while Limerick regain key stars ahead of crucial Munster Championship fixtures

A win for Waterford would blow the entire Munster championship wide open. 

Limerick overwhelmed Clare in Ennis without Cian Lynch and Aaron Gillane. People don't appreciate the size of that feat.

The Rebels' management have a few options now after a hard-fought and costly victory on Sunday.