Relief for the Rebels! Limerick did the business in the last quarter against Waterford on Sunday afternoon which means the Cork hurlers are now into the All-Ireland series.

Denis Hurley and Barry O'Mahony join Éamonn Murphy to look at who Pat Ryan's side have to beat to get back to Croke Park for the first time since 2021. The Rebels have only reached one All-Ireland semi-final in the last five seasons but that has to be the minimum requirement now.

We also look at the U20s' cruel defeat in the Munster final to Tipperary and the minors misfiring against Wexford. Should the minor job be a two- or three-year term, rather than the current system where a manager operates with the group from U15 to U17? Which U20s will progress to senior?

On the football front, Donegal are in Páirc Uí Rinn at the weekend and heavy favourites, what can Cork do to upset the Ulster champions?

Plus a look at the club leagues.

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The Cork hurlers proved the victory over Limerick was no fluke by demolishing Tipperary on their own turf.

Denis Hurley and Barry O'Mahony join Éamonn Murphy to look back at a terrific trip to Tipp, where one of the biggest Cork crowds that ever descended on Thurles saw Pat Ryan's side at their absolute best.

Alan Connolly's hat-trick grabbed the headlines, his third this season, but even better Mark Coleman was back to his best and defensively Cork were well-structured and coped with the concession of an early goal.

But will it all be for nothing? They go through the best and worst-case scenario for the Rebels in the last round of Munster Hurling Championship fixtures.

It was a terrific weekend overall, with the U20s snatching a Munster semi-final win late on away to Clare, the footballers getting off to a winning start in the Sam Maguire series in Ennis and the Cork camogie team securing the provincial title.

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After one of the great Cork hurling wins of the modern era, Denis Hurley and Barry O'Mahony join Éamonn Murphy to reflect on a classic clash and break down the implications for the Munster Championship.

Can Cork match that performance in Thurles next week and beat a Tipperary that can't afford to lose either? If Ciarán Joyce is fit, where does he come into the team? Eoin Downey or Damien Cahalane to start at number three?

They discuss the GAAGO situation, which resulted in a huge swathe of the country missing all of the Cork hurlers' brilliant games so far.

Plus a look ahead at the U20 hurlers' tricky trip to Clare for the Munster semi-final.

It's also a massive football week, with Cork heading to Ennis on Saturday night for the first game of the Sam Maguire series.

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The Cork hurlers host Limerick on Saturday night but the Leeside faithful are losing hope and have little expectation of an upset.

Cork were beaten by the Déise and Clare, and Denis Hurley joins Éamonn Murphy to look at what changes and tactics we can expect from Pat Ryan and his selectors for the big hurling game.

What can they do to improve their puck-out strategy? Do they deploy a sweeper like Mark Coleman in one of the forward slots to drop deep and offer cover? They lost 3-26 to 3-24 to Clare in a wild game so keeping it tight is surely a priority.

There's also a review of the Cork U20 round-robin series, which saw Ben O'Connor's young charges heavily beaten in Tipperary in a game where their lack of physicality and ball-winning was jarring. There is no shortage of talent in the squad but can they find their best form before the Munster semi-final?

Plus the Cork footballers now know their Sam Maguire group stage opponents, with Clare first up. We look at their prospects.

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Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork.

The Cork hurlers' season is hanging by a thread after their second Munster Championship loss.

John Horgan and Denis Hurley join us in the studio to break down the issues that cost Pat Ryan's side against Clare, from puck-out woes and poor refereeing decisions to missed goal chances and slack defending.

Why are Cork still struggling to get the right structure that prevents their back six from being exposed?

Should there be more changes like promoting Brion Saunderson to number one and bringing Ben Cunningham into the mix?

Is there any scenario where the Rebels make it through to the All-Ireland series?

Plus a look at what U20s could step up next season.

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Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork.

After a loss to Waterford in Walsh Park, the Cork hurlers simply have to beat Clare in the Páirc now.

Does Pat Ryan and the management show faith in their veterans like Patrick Horgan, Seamus Harnedy, Conor Lehane and Damian Cahalane? Or do they shake up the team and tactics with a view to using more All-Ireland U20 winners?

We look at where it went wrong against the Déise.

Plus a review of Cork's battling display in the Munster football semi-final Killarney. They now go into the long grass before the draw for the Sam Maguire series in mid-May.

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Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games across Cork.

It's Cork and Kerry in Killarney this Saturday, John Cleary's side looking to avoid yet another loss in Fitzgerald Stadium. Can the Rebels pull off an unlikely win and the first on enemy soil since 1995? We break down where the game will be won and lost.

On Sunday, the hurlers are in Walsh Park and carry the weight of expectation of the county with them. Will they thrive under the pressure and take a step towards Munster glory? We pick the likely starting 15 and the impact subs they'll deploy.

Plus we look at the minor and U20 action in recent weeks in both codes.

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Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork.

The Cork footballers signed off this section of the season with a draw against Armagh. We look at how the fourth-placed league finish impacts the All-Ireland series, with a potential Munster clash against Kerry in April. Could Cork still end up in the Tailteann Cup?

We pick the standout players from recent weeks and debate the goalkeeping position, with Chris Kelly and Mícheál Aodh Martin in contention.

On the hurling front, what does Limerick's defeat to Kilkenny and the Kyle Hayes controversy mean for the Munster series? 

Plus locally, we review and preview the hurling and football league action.

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Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts Denis Hurley and Barry O’Mahony discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork.

The hurlers and footballers are motoring well, both recording their third successive league victories.

For Pat Ryan's side, they missed out on a league semi-final place but now have a month to focus on what really matters, the championship opener in Waterford. We look at what the team is likely to be for that trip to Walsh Park.

John Cleary's footballers host Armagh in the Páirc knowing their Division 2 status is secure but looking for a win to seal a spot in the All-Ireland series proper.

Conor Corbett's brilliance was key in Meath, and the former minor sensation is coming into his own at senior.

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Every week on The Echo Sport Podcast, Éamonn Murphy and our GAA experts discuss the talking points in Gaelic games in Cork.The Cork hurlers made short work of Offaly to all but secure their Division 1 status for next season. What did we learn about the likely championship team though?

The delivery to the inside forwards has improved and Alan Connolly grabbed 3-1 in Tullamore and if the Rebels win in Wexford they could make the league semi-final.

The footballers are back from a four-day training camp abroad and will need to beat Meath away to stay on track to make the Sam Maguire series in the summer.

Plus we look at Cork's controversial new jersey and wrap up the club league action.

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