Spirit of hurling rekindled by scintillating All-Ireland semi-finals

The nation was on the edge of its seat watching events that occurred in Thurles and Croke Park.

“The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur.” - Vince Lombardi

In total appreciation of the performances of Kilkenny, Waterford, Tipperary and Galway on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, that quote is quite apt, writes Peter McNamara .