Christy O'Connor's Talking Points: Limerick driven by a fear that Cork can take over 

Cork’s projected future dominance has been a theme of this championship, but Limerick firmly believe, like Kilkenny did in 2011, that they can derail that train.

Brian Hayes of Cork is tackled by Sean Finn of Limerick during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Limerick and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Limerick looking to harness the hurt 

At the end of the Cork-Limerick All-Ireland semi-final last July, as the Cork players celebrated together with The Frank and Walters’ classic ‘After All’ booming out around Croke Park, the Limerick players were gathered in separate groups around the pitch, gazing blankly at a completely unfamiliar setting, scenes that they were normally part of, but suddenly weren’t.