Treaty triumph amid late drama

THEY are recognised nowadays as hurling counties foremost, but in 1887 Limerick won the first football All-Ireland title (club side Commercials) while in 1918 Wexford claimed the first four-in-a-row.

For Limerick especially, this game will surely bring back echoes of those heady beginnings.

Not since 1896, when they won their second and last All-Ireland title, have they won three championship matches in one season.