Tommy Martin: Are Limerick just too sound to be the GAA's next evil empire?

If Limerick were to win this Sunday, making it three hurling titles in four years, playing this brand of hurling, will they be crowned the GAA’s new imperial overlords?

FORCE OF NATURE: Dan Morrissey is a key part of a Limerick team that has an age profile to enjoy sustained success in the years ahead. But unlike previously dominant forces, the Shannonsiders are hard to dislike, argues our columnist. Picture: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile

Now that the Dublin footballers have fallen, are Limerick hurlers to be the GAA’s next evil empire?

We’ve gotten used to there being one: A cruel, terrifying regime that crushes all resistance, smiting opponents on All-Ireland final day, sending them away to bathe their wounds in the tears of their children.