Show Notes
Shane McGrath dials in to chat with Cathal Mullaney and Rory O'Neill ahead of another weekend of provincial hurling action. Rory is quick to remind Shane of all the Cork teams in action this week, with Barry Walsh set to line out for the Cork Under-20s and seniors this week - is there fear of burnout (3:00)? There is a mea culpa from Shane (5:00) for his Clare prediction. He accepts Limerick very good without two hurlers of the year - the fact two spots were up for grabs spurred on the fringe players. But Clare weren’t ready to hurl that match at 2 o’clock Sunday. The brilliance of Barry Nash is well discussed (11:00). His involvement in so many crucial moments drew comparisons to Ollie Canning. Shane was reminded of the coaching of Eamon O’Shea watching Limerick's comfort playing in tight spaces, the Tipp coach used to have the panel play a possession game between the 14 and 21-yard lines, which left no space to breathe. This gave you an appreciation of how big the pitch is. Limerick have that approach. This weekend Cork's depth to be tested against Waterford (24:00) with Ciaran Joyce and Rob Downey absences. Rory calls for subtle changes, not an overhaul. Shane is tipping Waterford, much to the anguish of their fans. He is encouraged by how they hurled in the second half against Tipp. To Leinster and Wexford v Dublin (33:00). Time for Wexford to stand up and if the Dubs lose they could be haunted by that draw with Offaly. Tie down Lee Chin and Shane predicts a Dublin win, that could be a job for Eoghan O’Donnell. It's time for Offaly to stop being so deferential to Kilkenny (43:00). Shane says they were more direct against Wexford, which suits them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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