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Eight counties left. But only 6 are probably (4 realistically) in with a chance of winning the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
Laois
After being well beaten by Kildare last weekend, I can't see anything but a big loss against Tipp.
Kildare
It'll be interesting to see how they fare against Dublin. I hope they make a game of it, but I think the Dubs will be too strong for them.
Dublin
All in all I think they had a good Leinster, losing two games, to Kilkenny by 4 points, and Galway by 5; scoring 3 goals against both. I expect them to be even stronger next year. Hopefully they'll give Limerick a game.
Tipp
Hard to rate Tipp. They finished level on points with Limerick and Cork in Munster. Drawing against Limerick, but well beaten by Cork (albeit playing with 14 men). I wouldn't be surprised if they went all the way and lifted Liam.
Galway
Probably facing Tipp in the quarter-final. They need to improve a great deal, in more than one way. I can't see it happening in such a short time. Tipp for the semi's.
Limerick
Most likely facing Dublin in the quarter-final. Then Kilkenny in the semis. I'd hesitate to back anyone against Limerick at the moment. I'm not saying they can't be beaten, Cork definitely can, and Kilkenny and Tipp on their day could do as well.
Kilkenny
It's hard to gauge where they are, in comparison to the remaining Munster sides. A relatively easy Leinster campaign, still to be seriously tested. And that test can't get any bigger than a semi-final against Limerick.
Cork
On par with Limerick. A semi-final against Tipp in Croke Park will be something to savour.
Cockney_Cat (UK) - Posts: 2855 - 10/06/2025 15:24:27
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Replying To Cockney_Cat: "Eight counties left. But only 6 are probably (4 realistically) in with a chance of winning the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
Laois
After being well beaten by Kildare last weekend, I can't see anything but a big loss against Tipp.
Kildare
It'll be interesting to see how they fare against Dublin. I hope they make a game of it, but I think the Dubs will be too strong for them.
Dublin
All in all I think they had a good Leinster, losing two games, to Kilkenny by 4 points, and Galway by 5; scoring 3 goals against both. I expect them to be even stronger next year. Hopefully they'll give Limerick a game.
Tipp
Hard to rate Tipp. They finished level on points with Limerick and Cork in Munster. Drawing against Limerick, but well beaten by Cork (albeit playing with 14 men). I wouldn't be surprised if they went all the way and lifted Liam.
Galway
Probably facing Tipp in the quarter-final. They need to improve a great deal, in more than one way. I can't see it happening in such a short time. Tipp for the semi's.
Limerick
Most likely facing Dublin in the quarter-final. Then Kilkenny in the semis. I'd hesitate to back anyone against Limerick at the moment. I'm not saying they can't be beaten, Cork definitely can, and Kilkenny and Tipp on their day could do as well.
Kilkenny
It's hard to gauge where they are, in comparison to the remaining Munster sides. A relatively easy Leinster campaign, still to be seriously tested. And that test can't get any bigger than a semi-final against Limerick.
Cork
On par with Limerick. A semi-final against Tipp in Croke Park will be something to savour." Hard to argue with anything you posted there. I think most hurling fans want another Limerick v Cork Final.
Trump2020 (Galway) - Posts: 2575 - 10/06/2025 21:53:57
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Replying To Cockney_Cat: "Eight counties left. But only 6 are probably (4 realistically) in with a chance of winning the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
Laois
After being well beaten by Kildare last weekend, I can't see anything but a big loss against Tipp.
Kildare
It'll be interesting to see how they fare against Dublin. I hope they make a game of it, but I think the Dubs will be too strong for them.
Dublin
All in all I think they had a good Leinster, losing two games, to Kilkenny by 4 points, and Galway by 5; scoring 3 goals against both. I expect them to be even stronger next year. Hopefully they'll give Limerick a game.
Tipp
Hard to rate Tipp. They finished level on points with Limerick and Cork in Munster. Drawing against Limerick, but well beaten by Cork (albeit playing with 14 men). I wouldn't be surprised if they went all the way and lifted Liam.
Galway
Probably facing Tipp in the quarter-final. They need to improve a great deal, in more than one way. I can't see it happening in such a short time. Tipp for the semi's.
Limerick
Most likely facing Dublin in the quarter-final. Then Kilkenny in the semis. I'd hesitate to back anyone against Limerick at the moment. I'm not saying they can't be beaten, Cork definitely can, and Kilkenny and Tipp on their day could do as well.
Kilkenny
It's hard to gauge where they are, in comparison to the remaining Munster sides. A relatively easy Leinster campaign, still to be seriously tested. And that test can't get any bigger than a semi-final against Limerick.
Cork
On par with Limerick. A semi-final against Tipp in Croke Park will be something to savour." Semi finals and final will be good. Unfortunately ourselves probably little more than a recovery session for Limerick assuming we beat Kildare. Galway will need to improve a lot to beat Tipp but have good record against them and brushed them aside surprisingly easily in Limerick two years ago.
I would normally give your fellas a good chance and they will not go down easily but I don't think they have improved since last year. Not played anyone of stature yet perhaps but most unCat like easing off and leaving themselves to be caught against Dublin and Galway.
Think winner will come from one of Munster three and would not write off Tipp who have been good and Cork game was non event in truth.
BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3669 - 11/06/2025 00:06:03
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Replying To BarneyGrant: " Replying To Cockney_Cat: "Eight counties left. But only 6 are probably (4 realistically) in with a chance of winning the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
Laois
After being well beaten by Kildare last weekend, I can't see anything but a big loss against Tipp.
Kildare
It'll be interesting to see how they fare against Dublin. I hope they make a game of it, but I think the Dubs will be too strong for them.
Dublin
All in all I think they had a good Leinster, losing two games, to Kilkenny by 4 points, and Galway by 5; scoring 3 goals against both. I expect them to be even stronger next year. Hopefully they'll give Limerick a game.
Tipp
Hard to rate Tipp. They finished level on points with Limerick and Cork in Munster. Drawing against Limerick, but well beaten by Cork (albeit playing with 14 men). I wouldn't be surprised if they went all the way and lifted Liam.
Galway
Probably facing Tipp in the quarter-final. They need to improve a great deal, in more than one way. I can't see it happening in such a short time. Tipp for the semi's.
Limerick
Most likely facing Dublin in the quarter-final. Then Kilkenny in the semis. I'd hesitate to back anyone against Limerick at the moment. I'm not saying they can't be beaten, Cork definitely can, and Kilkenny and Tipp on their day could do as well.
Kilkenny
It's hard to gauge where they are, in comparison to the remaining Munster sides. A relatively easy Leinster campaign, still to be seriously tested. And that test can't get any bigger than a semi-final against Limerick.
Cork
On par with Limerick. A semi-final against Tipp in Croke Park will be something to savour." Semi finals and final will be good. Unfortunately ourselves probably little more than a recovery session for Limerick assuming we beat Kildare. Galway will need to improve a lot to beat Tipp but have good record against them and brushed them aside surprisingly easily in Limerick two years ago. I would normally give your fellas a good chance and they will not go down easily but I don't think they have improved since last year. Not played anyone of stature yet perhaps but most unCat like easing off and leaving themselves to be caught against Dublin and Galway. Think winner will come from one of Munster three and would not write off Tipp who have been good and Cork game was non event in truth."
Crashingwaves (Galway) - Posts: 235 - 12/06/2025 08:53:48
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Replying To BarneyGrant: " Replying To Cockney_Cat: "Eight counties left. But only 6 are probably (4 realistically) in with a chance of winning the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
Laois
After being well beaten by Kildare last weekend, I can't see anything but a big loss against Tipp.
Kildare
It'll be interesting to see how they fare against Dublin. I hope they make a game of it, but I think the Dubs will be too strong for them.
Dublin
All in all I think they had a good Leinster, losing two games, to Kilkenny by 4 points, and Galway by 5; scoring 3 goals against both. I expect them to be even stronger next year. Hopefully they'll give Limerick a game.
Tipp
Hard to rate Tipp. They finished level on points with Limerick and Cork in Munster. Drawing against Limerick, but well beaten by Cork (albeit playing with 14 men). I wouldn't be surprised if they went all the way and lifted Liam.
Galway
Probably facing Tipp in the quarter-final. They need to improve a great deal, in more than one way. I can't see it happening in such a short time. Tipp for the semi's.
Limerick
Most likely facing Dublin in the quarter-final. Then Kilkenny in the semis. I'd hesitate to back anyone against Limerick at the moment. I'm not saying they can't be beaten, Cork definitely can, and Kilkenny and Tipp on their day could do as well.
Kilkenny
It's hard to gauge where they are, in comparison to the remaining Munster sides. A relatively easy Leinster campaign, still to be seriously tested. And that test can't get any bigger than a semi-final against Limerick.
Cork
On par with Limerick. A semi-final against Tipp in Croke Park will be something to savour." Semi finals and final will be good. Unfortunately ourselves probably little more than a recovery session for Limerick assuming we beat Kildare. Galway will need to improve a lot to beat Tipp but have good record against them and brushed them aside surprisingly easily in Limerick two years ago. I would normally give your fellas a good chance and they will not go down easily but I don't think they have improved since last year. Not played anyone of stature yet perhaps but most unCat like easing off and leaving themselves to be caught against Dublin and Galway. Think winner will come from one of Munster three and would not write off Tipp who have been good and Cork game was non event in truth."
Tiger1 (Wexford) - Posts: 403 - 12/06/2025 10:05:02
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Replying To BarneyGrant: " Replying To Cockney_Cat: "Eight counties left. But only 6 are probably (4 realistically) in with a chance of winning the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
Laois
After being well beaten by Kildare last weekend, I can't see anything but a big loss against Tipp.
Kildare
It'll be interesting to see how they fare against Dublin. I hope they make a game of it, but I think the Dubs will be too strong for them.
Dublin
All in all I think they had a good Leinster, losing two games, to Kilkenny by 4 points, and Galway by 5; scoring 3 goals against both. I expect them to be even stronger next year. Hopefully they'll give Limerick a game.
Tipp
Hard to rate Tipp. They finished level on points with Limerick and Cork in Munster. Drawing against Limerick, but well beaten by Cork (albeit playing with 14 men). I wouldn't be surprised if they went all the way and lifted Liam.
Galway
Probably facing Tipp in the quarter-final. They need to improve a great deal, in more than one way. I can't see it happening in such a short time. Tipp for the semi's.
Limerick
Most likely facing Dublin in the quarter-final. Then Kilkenny in the semis. I'd hesitate to back anyone against Limerick at the moment. I'm not saying they can't be beaten, Cork definitely can, and Kilkenny and Tipp on their day could do as well.
Kilkenny
It's hard to gauge where they are, in comparison to the remaining Munster sides. A relatively easy Leinster campaign, still to be seriously tested. And that test can't get any bigger than a semi-final against Limerick.
Cork
On par with Limerick. A semi-final against Tipp in Croke Park will be something to savour." Semi finals and final will be good. Unfortunately ourselves probably little more than a recovery session for Limerick assuming we beat Kildare. Galway will need to improve a lot to beat Tipp but have good record against them and brushed them aside surprisingly easily in Limerick two years ago. I would normally give your fellas a good chance and they will not go down easily but I don't think they have improved since last year. Not played anyone of stature yet perhaps but most unCat like easing off and leaving themselves to be caught against Dublin and Galway. Think winner will come from one of Munster three and would not write off Tipp who have been good and Cork game was non event in truth."
In Leinster I can't see any other counties winning an AI in that 5 year time period either, but I think a Leinster title in the next 5 years would be achievable for the usual 4 suspects.
This year the likely winners will be one of Limerick or Cork, but that's not an earth shattering prediction. Next year there might be 1 more kick in Clare if their top players stay injury free.
Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 16416 - 12/06/2025 11:30:00
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Surely an extra week squeezed in here would be better.
In my view there should be no Final decided by penalty shootout. There should be a replay.
Also 6 days turnaround for the Joe McDonagh finalists is madness.
Looking like a Limerick v Kilkenny, and Tipp v Cork semi final lineup.
Galway might give Tipp a rattle, but I dont hold out much real hope for us v Limerick in the quarter final next weekend.
For me Limerick are the favourites for Liam but I hope the Rebels can go on and win it, once the Dubs are out, of course. ;o)
Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4357 - 15/06/2025 00:29:11
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More Munster hurlers diving
twbm (Clare) - Posts: 44 - 21/06/2025 16:16:37
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Up da Dubs!!
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Replying To St.Conleth: "Up da Dubs!!" Keep it going now Dublin. The better hurlers so far.
twbm (Clare) - Posts: 44 - 21/06/2025 16:51:05
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Replying To twbm: "Keep it going now Dublin. The better hurlers so far." Also serious work rate from Dublin as well.
MillerX (Meath) - Posts: 1116 - 21/06/2025 17:04:16
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Very poor Limerick performance so far. Can't help that they've so few supporters in Croke Park cheering them on either as more Dubs there for the football come in.
Pjm111 (Clare) - Posts: 16 - 21/06/2025 17:10:37
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Dublin need loose their contact lenses
twbm (Clare) - Posts: 44 - 21/06/2025 17:15:58
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this will haunt the Dubs if they dont finish the job, should be out of sight.
joeteor (Donegal) - Posts: 256 - 21/06/2025 17:18:04
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Replying To twbm: "More Munster hurlers diving" Blatant red card. No excuses. Terrible tackle
Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2226 - 21/06/2025 17:19:32
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Whats with the soft frees for limerick
twbm (Clare) - Posts: 44 - 21/06/2025 17:22:53
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Brilliant win for Dublin!! Well deserved!
St.Conleth (Kildare) - Posts: 1730 - 21/06/2025 17:37:32
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Replying To twbm: "Whats with the soft frees for limerick" Congrats to Dublin! What a performance!
Crashingwaves (Galway) - Posts: 235 - 21/06/2025 17:37:53
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Incredible win for the Dubs. They did it the hard way and deserve to be amongst the contenders for Liam now
SaffronDon (Antrim) - Posts: 2589 - 21/06/2025 17:38:05
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Brilliant victory for Dublin. Well deserved.
Scenicparish (Donegal) - Posts: 629 - 21/06/2025 17:38:51
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