Five observations on the opening weekend of Championship

Michael Moynihan picks out five notable observations as Tipperary, Clare, Kilkenny, and Galway started their All-Ireland Hurling Championship campaigns with wins.

Five observations on the opening weekend of Championship
Mon, 13 May, 2019 - 19:00
Michael Moynihan

Michael Moynihan picks out five notable observations as Tipperary, Clare, Kilkenny, and Galway started their All-Ireland Hurling Championship campaigns with wins.

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