A fine appetiser for the main course in three weeks

As far as the entertainment barometer was concerned, the mercury rose and rose to the point of almost spilling over as this frenetic contest neared a conclusion

15 May 2022; Shane O'Donnell of Clare is tackled by Declan Hannon and Sean Finn of Limerick during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4 match between Clare and Limerick at Cusack Park in Ennis, Clare. Photo by John Sheridan/Sportsfile

Clare 0-24 Limerick 1-21 

As dress rehearsals go, this Munster final appetiser did not disappoint.