Okay, here’s a breakdown of the key information from the provided text, organized for clarity:
1.Dramatic Finish to a Kilkenny vs. Tipperary Game
* Key Moment: Robert Doyle (Tipperary) made a crucial goal-line block in the final seconds of a game against Kilkenny. John Donnelly (Kilkenny) had shot a 21-yard goal that was initially thought to have gone in.
* Scoreline Confusion: Kilkenny players thought they were trailing by three points, but the score was actually a one-point win for Kilkenny.
* Potential Fallout: The author speculates that if the goal had been given, they might have gone to extra time before the correct score was discovered.
* Doyle’s Recognition: Doyle received an All-Star award and the author suggests he deserves further recognition for preventing a potential scandal.
2. Limerick’s Downfall in 2025
* End of reign: Limerick’s dominance in Munster ended.
* Strong Start: They had a dominant win against Cork (2-18 to 0-09) with Aaron Gillane scoring 2-07 and Adam English scoring 1-02. Cian Lynch also played well.
* Munster Final Loss: Cork defeated Limerick in a penalty shootout in the Munster final.
* Shocking All-Ireland Quarter-Final Exit: Limerick were eliminated by Dublin, despite Dublin playing most of the match with 14 players.
* Concerns: Ther are concerns about the age and accumulated mileage of Limerick’s key players.
* Positive Note: Their sports psychologist, Caroline Currid, is returning for the 2026 season (she’s been linked to their previous successes).
3.Other Provincial Updates
* Clare’s Early Exit: Clare were eliminated early in the championship,similar to 2014. Shane O’Donnell’s return from injury wasn’t enough to save their season.
* waterford’s Struggles: Waterford failed to advance from the Munster league for the sixth time. They perform better in knockout formats (like during the Covid years).
* Waterford’s Frustration: Waterford are becoming increasingly frustrated with the current round-robin format.
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