Tobin turns up the heat on Tipp

THE hottest day of the year so far — 27 degrees the air temperature in Limerick city yesterday — was matched in the Gaelic Grounds with a Munster SHC semi-final that had all the elements of fire, intensity and passion that we’ve come to expect from these two great rivals.

And, of course, it had the drama. It just wouldn’t be this pair in the Munster championship without the drama.

Last year it was Eoin Kelly’s virtuoso display, his 14 points inspiring Tipp’s comeback from a poor start.