So-called also-rans? 'Disrespected' Tipp and Clare renew rivalry once more

On paper, Saturday’s meeting of the 2024 and ‘25 All-Ireland champions should have greater billing. 

David Fitzgerald of Clare is tackled by Alan Tynan of Tipperary. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

You might have seen it by now: Limerick comedian Seamus Lehane’s preview of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship by way of explaining it from the fan version of himself to the uninitiated.

“Who are the favourites?” “Probably Limerick.”