Maurice Brosnan: Eight observations from the hurling championship

MAESTRO: Cork's Tim O'Mahony celebrates during the Limerick clash. Pic: Bryan Keane, Inpho

No question shortens the winter better than, ‘what if’? The 2024 hurling championship has provided a glorious litany of enticing and agonising moments that can transform a season.

Cork are the centre of several. What if the umpire didn’t award Clare a late 65 in Ennis and Waterford held on for a draw? Davy Fitzgerald’s side had the head-to-head advantage over Cork at the time. It would’ve likely sent them out.