LIMERICK open the defence of their Munster and All-Ireland senior hurling titles today, Sunday, when taking on great rivals Clare at Cusack Park, Ennis.
With the early 2pm throw-in time, thousands of hurling fans have been descending on the Clare venue from early on Sunday morning basking in the warm sunshine.
Leader Sport reporters Siadbh Redmond and Paul Shaughnessy are at Cusack Park for the big game, setting the scene on what promises to be a mammoth derby clash.
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