Limerick dual player Stephen Lucey says that Justin McCarthy has "brought Christmas to Limerick hurling" as they prepare for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final tussle with Tipperary.

Limerick manager Justin McCarthy will tonight confirm his team for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final showdown with Tipperary, and both of the Moran brothers, Niall and Ollie, are pushing for selection.