It’s already five days since Seán Cavanagh dragged Conor McManus to the turf in Croke Park, but the tackle — helped by Joe Brolly’s TV rant — refuses to depart the stage as hurling prepares to reclaim top billing this coming weekend.

Limerick hurling manager John Allen has confirmed Seamus Hickey will miss the Treaty County’s opening Munster SHC game against Tipperary.

LIMERICK senior hurling manager John Allen has revealed that he is planning for the vast majority of next year’s National Hurling League without experienced defender Seamus Hickey.