Hegarty warning: We've never been brilliant in the early rounds

The Limerick talisman believes squad depth was the key in Ennis escape.

LIGHTING IT UP: In attendance at the launch of Bord Gáis Energy’s ‘That’s Hurling Energy’ campaign is Bord Gáis Energy ambassador and Limerick hurler Gearóid Hegarty at Croke Park in Dublin. The new campaign marks Bord Gáis Energy’s 15 years of involvement in inter county hurling and celebrates the excitement, spirit and passion that makes the GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship and its fans so unique. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Gearóid Hegarty is in a WhatsApp group with a few pals that someone decided to title 'Time waits for no man'.

The Limerick forward turns 30 in a few months and is beginning to realise just how on the money that hackneyed phrase actually is.