Scramble for All-Ireland tickets starts as Rebels halt Limerick drive for 5

Posted by Jim on July 7, 2024

Story by Thomas Lawrance

Cork’s Tim O’Mahony celebrates© INPHO/Bryan Keane

Cork have beaten Limerick in a sellout match at Croke Park this afternoon – and made it through to the All-Ireland hurling final against Clare on July 21.

Despite getting a yellow card late in the game, Cork’s Brian Hayes managed to bag Man of the Match.

After the win Cork manager Pat Ryan told RTÉ: “‘I thought they were going to come back and bate us, like they do everyone else!’

It’s a blow for Limerick, who were hoping for their fifth All-Ireland trophy in a row. Now all that remains to be seen is whether the title will go to Cork or Clare on Sunday, July 21.

The M7 was packed today as fans made their way to Croke Park – and traffic is likely to be busy again in two weeks as they return in their thousands for the final.

Kilkenny were knocked out by Clare yesterday – with Kilkenny boss Derek Lyng saying Clare ultimately deserved the win: “I have to credit Clare. They were winning most of the battles and the credit goes to them.”

Now Rebels and Banner fans alike are waiting to see if Clare pulls it out of the bag again in a fortnight’s time – or whether Cork brings home the gold.

May the road rise to meet you.