The All-Ireland champions receive the Liam McCarthy Cup, named after an influential former player. Kilkenny are the most successful side with 34 wins.

SPORT is littered with examples of teams who’ve suffocated under the weight of great expectations. Cork were convincing winners of the National Hurling League. But do not hold your breath if ...

After years of semi-final heartbreak, and losing Munster finals to rivals Limerick, the Banner county ended 11 years without ...