Anthony Daly: When Limerick get a grip they just don't let go

Saturday's game between Tipperary and Clare - the last two All-Ireland hurling champions - being behind a paywall was a complete smack in the face to volunteers.

Limerick can turn a game on its head in the blink of an eye, just like they did on Sunday against Waterford. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

When Kevin Mahony got the Waterford goal in the Gaelic Grounds yesterday, everybody was wondering if the shock of the season was on, especially given how well Waterford were playing. And then in a flash, it emphatically wasn’t on.

Limerick have always had that potential to turn a game on its head in the blink of an eye, but they needed more than a slice of luck. There were hints of fouls for both goals. Mark Fitzgerald was possibly fouled for the first while Aidan O’Connor definitely dropped the hurley before making the pass to Gearóid Hegarty for the second.