In the first season of this format, there was big results for Mayo, Sligo and Roscommon, while Dublin and Kerry will be aiming to prove doubters wrong when they play provincial rivals this weekend.

Tipperary Goalie Barry Hogan had placed the hurley on the ground following their six point defeat to Waterford during the Munster Championship to sign autographs for fans at Semple Stadium in Thurles when it disappeared.

Seamus Flanagan, Cathal O'Neill and Diarmuid Byrnes scored the Limerick goals as they held off a brave Cork side

Munster face The Stormers in the final of the United Rugby Championship in Cape Town

Galway, who went on to win the All-Ireland last year after losing the Connacht title to Mayo, led by 0-8 to 0-7 at the break after an opening half where both teams were on top for periods in the perfect conditions at Tuam Stadium.

It's all to play for the Leinster Championship, while Limerick's season could end this weekend depending on results.

Dublin took a comfortable win over Offaly to earn their spot in the final

In Thurles, a late John McGarth point rescued a draw for Tipperary, while a late point from Diarmuid Ryan booked Clare's place in the Munster final.

Manchester City will be presented with the trophy at the Etihad regardless of the result of their clash with Chelsea

Mayo put in a hugely impressive display to defeat All-Ireland champions Kerry in the first round of the All-Ireland series at Fitzgerald stadium with a five point win.