Anthony Daly: Limerick hunger is back alright, but what were Cork at? 

Limerick had all the big performers whereas most of Cork’s big names were anonymous, especially up front.

Limerick’s Aaron Gillane with Cork's Seán O’Donoghue. Picture: INPHO/Tom O’Hanlon

I was walking out of the Gaelic Grounds Sunday evening when I met a Limerick supporter. "Well done, ye won the shield anyway Dalo," he said. "Thanks," I replied, "it was all we could win. We’re happy enough going home. The shadow boxing is over now." 

It is after yesterday. Limerick were right on the money. Clare only really were for the first half, and in sporadic bursts in the second half. Dublin only took flight in the second half.