Niall Cahalane is no stranger to the tension that comes with involvement on the big day, having starred for Cork and Castlehaven at the very highest level through the ‘80s and ‘90s.

Limerick have had four weeks to prepare for this final with no injuries and no distractions.

Jimmy Barry- Murphy expects Clare to be more confident this season after their All- Ireland title in 2013.

On a dank, grey evening, when even the rain couldn’t fall with any gusto, hundreds of diehard Cork fans slipped on their beloved red jerseys again and headed for the city centre to cheer on the boys for one last time this year.

Cork 5-14 Tipperary 0-24