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<p>ONE DOWN, ONE TO GO: Fans in attendance at the Gaelic Grounds. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo</p>

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Limerick v Cork, Division 1A hurling final, live minute-by-minute updates

Follow all the action at the Gaelic Grounds live.

<p>MEETING THEIR MATCH: Limerick’s Cian Lynch is tackled by Rob Downey of Cork in last year’s Munster SHC final at TUS Gaelic Grounds. The two players meet again tomorrow as the sides clash in the league final at the same venue. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</span>
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Anthony Daly: Ticket chaos and Cork-Limerick rivalry expose GAA fixture issues

<p>Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from West Palm Beach, Fla., to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)</p>

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Clare build momentum by holding off Dublin fightback

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Arteta and Arsenal revert focus to domestic goals

For Arsenal, the broader objective has not changed, and the position in the league remains strong.

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Limerick v Cork: Three key battles in the Division 1 Hurling League final

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