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Last Updated: Jun 09, 2025

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Cork and Kilkenny through to semi-finals after clinching provincial titles, but all the glory goes to Munster • June 8, 2025, 7:41 PM ET (Irish Times)

Paddy McCormack goals inspire Tipperary to All-Ireland under-20 hurling title • June 1, 2025, 5:26 AM ET (Irish Times)

Cork to face Limerick in Munster SHC final after victory over Waterford – As it happened • May 25, 2025, 11:31 PM ET (Irish Times)

Three late goals see Kilkenny retain Leinster minor hurling title • May 25, 2025, 1:17 AM ET (Irish Times)

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