Limerick claim a record 12 All-Stars as Cork make unwanted history

TWO OF 12: Declan Hannon, left, and Kyle Hayes celebrate Limerick’s All-Ireland SHC final demolition job of Cork. Both players have won All-Stars for their 2021 exploits. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

All-Ireland champions Limerick have smashed the all-time PwC hurling All-Stars record haul in one season with 12 accolades.

Just as Cork become the first All-Ireland runners-up not to receive an award, Limerick have bettered the previous record by three, which they had equalled last season.