Eimear Ryan: Limerick and Tipperary serve up sodden war, but hurling remains as much dance as it is fight

Tipp fumbled profusely, but somehow Limerick did not; they seemed to be operating in different atmospheric conditions to their opponents

Limerick's Tom Morrissey gathers the ball ahead of Cathal Barrett of Tipperary in the rain at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

For Tipp hurling fans, last Sunday was sobering viewing. To be honest, I was nervous even watching the teams attempting to ‘warm’-up in the conditions, everyone’s gear dark and shiny in the rain. 

‘You’ll catch your death,’ I hissed at a sodden Liam Sheedy, willing him to put on a woolly hat. (I only ever talk to people through screens now, so you’ll forgive me for thinking this might actually work.)