Champions Limerick open Munster defence with tasty Cork clash

Clare, for the second year in a row, will have to win three games if they are to end the county’s 23-year wait for provincial honours.

THAT WINNING FEELING: Limerick's Sean Finn and Seamus Flanagan celebrate last November's provincial success at Semple Stadium. 

Reigning champions Limerick will begin their Munster and All-Ireland hurling title defence with a Munster semi-final against Cork.

In this morning’s Munster SHC draw, Clare and Waterford were pitted against one another in the quarter-final, with the winners progressing to meet Tipperary in the semi-final.