Hurling's top influencers as top counties bid for glory in final Championship of decade

After the same county lifted the MacCarthy Cup on seven occasions in the noughties, the decade that followed was always going to be more democratic. Thus it transpired, with no fewer than five different teams crowned All Ireland champions since 2013.

Although Kilkenny will finish the decade as the market leaders (no change there), and Tipperary have been their closest pursuers throughout, Clare and Limerick provided a much needed breath of fresh air, while Galway in 2017 boldly went where no bunch in maroon had gone since 1988.