Gavin Cummiskey runs the rule over John Kiely’s side after their All-Ireland win

At their best Galway will beat anyone but sustaining performance has been the issue

Former Galway stalwart David Collins says the travel is unsustainable

The final is won on the pitch but off it there’s tactical plans to be finely-honed this week

Aron Shanagher had chance late on to steal a win for Clare at Semple Stadium

Clare and Galway go again, Donegal, Tyrone and Monaghan enter last-chance saloon

John Kiely’s team proved amazingly resilient again when the match was in the balance

‘It was great that the occasion wasn’t wasted on us’, says Clare's Shane O’Donnell

All-Ireland champions roar out of the blocks before they are slowly but surely reeled in

The Kilkenny hurlers have the elevated status as representatives of the people

Micheál Donoghue’s side much too strong for old rivals in Leinster final replay at Thurles

Manner of the victory over Kilkenny clearly reasserted Tribesmen’s credentials

Having seen a 12-point lead whittled away the champions proved their mettle in replay

Kilkenny exposed frailties in form of champions and can now capitalise in the replay

Galway should have enough in reserve to retain their Leinster hurling title

All-Ireland race looks more open than ever as Cork edge Clare again in Munster final

Hurler was travelling back and forth to the USA during All-Ireland winning season

2012 Leinster final win began first sustained piece of team-building in Tribesmen’s history

Men from the west show brilliant composure to outstay Waterford and win All-Ireland

On an emotional day Micheál Donoghue’s team remained composed