No fireworks but Limerick get the job done against Galway

A second All-Ireland in three years is on the cards after hard-fought semi-final victory

Malachy Clerkin: Being up close to the live sporting action is more of a privilege than ever

The footballers and hurlers are doing their best to enliven one of our darkest periods

Galway expose Wexford’s lack of Plan B to reach Leinster final

Wexford were unrecognisable from last year. Even Davy Fitzgerald was quiet

Donoghue and Galway ‘bitterly, bitterly disappointed’ after early exit

Dublin end Tribesmen’s summer in the middle of June

Leinster hurling championship final round previews

Kilkenny and Galway have what it takes to make another Leinster final

GAA Statistics: Band of brothers - how the GAA's keeping it in the family

Up to 53 brothers could be involved in this weekend’s five games;13 in Connacht final

Nicky English: Limerick and Galway produce big displays to answer the sceptics

Champions have found their groove while Galway emerged unscathed from Nowlan Park

Anything’s possible as provincial championships go into final weekend

Four teams chase three spots, and you’ll need a calculator to work out all the permutations

Galway return to form survives helter-skelter conclusion

Five goals, three red cards and a first defeat for Kilkenny leaves Leinster in melting pot

Strong finish fails to paper over cracks for Galway

Fitful performance enough to get past Carlow but Galway pushed all the way

Jackie Tyrrell: Battle for middle ground will decide who stands out from the crowd

The ability to win ball in this crucial area and use possession well will be key this year

Waterford empty themselves to reach league final

Galway pay the price for wide count but Joe Canning injury is most worrying of all

Galway take over in second half to beat Wexford

Joe Canning scores 0-15 as Tribesmen win by 10 points to reach the league semi-finals

Galway make light work of Laois in league opener

Joe Canning and Cathal Mannion shine for Michael Donoghue’s experimental side

Joe Canning proves a cut above yet again as Galway triumph

Canning comes off the bench to land late sideline cut and end Dublin comeback

Limerick hold on to dethrone Galway and end 45 years of hurt

John Kiely’s heroes do just enough to see off Tribesmen and seal a historic, deserved win

Nicky English: Deserving champions make history with plenty to build on in the future

Limerick had to show resilience to survive Galway's late show but they've been doing that all year

Limerick 3-16 Galway 2-18: How the Galway players rated

Ian O’Riordan rules the rule over Micheál Donoghue’s side after their final defeat

Future may be Limerick's but Galway aren't finished yet

Kiely’s young team look destined for glory at some stage but they may have to wait

Nicky English: A very difficult game to call but Galway get a hesitant nod

Tribesmen will need to improve their intensity and not be over-reliant on Glynn

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