Jimmy Barry-Murphy has had some stick since he got the Cork management job, unfair criticism; this was an answer for a lot of people.

I can’t understand the negativity in Cork — and to a lesser extent in Clare — ahead of tomorrow’s provincial semi-final.

It was like old times in the Portlaoise yesterday, going back to the ’80s when Laois were challenging Offaly, and challenging everyone else too. In those days the only prisoners taken were down the road, in Portlaoise jail.

There’s a burning question which must be asked ahead of the Dublin v Wexford replay this evening: what the hell does Liam Dunne think he achieved last week with all the shenanigans around the naming of the team?

I want to start with a question — what is it about Limerick and fine sunny summer days, Munster championship, against big opposition?

A shot at Tipperary should provide plenty of motivation

I strolled down to the square in Thurles before the match yesterday, expecting to meet the supporters from both sides, have the usual bit of craic. The only crowd I met was coming out of Mass.

Munster championship time is finally here again, and finally also, championship weather. I can hardly believe my eyes!

Nowlan Park was the ideal venue for yesterday’s League final.

I’m relishing tomorrow’s clash of Kilkenny and Tipperary, the two standout teams of recent years.