Referee confusion explained that puzzled TV viewers during Munster final epic
Referee Thomas Walsh came under the spotlight during Saturday's Munster Final epic in a game that will be talked about for the ages.
It was eventful day for the Waterford native who opted for the 'let it flow' style of refereeing that contributed to a physical and edgy final.
The experienced official was happy to let a lot go which drew criticisms from some quarters but received the full backing of the Saturday Game crew consisting of Henry Shefflin, Donal Og Cusack, and Liam Sheedy.
However, Walsh was forced to be replaced in extra time after pulling up with a hamstring cramp.
One thing that did puzzle viewers of the Munster final epic was Walsh's name with Joanne Cantwell calling him Thomas Walsh why some of the punditry team referred to him as 'Tyler Walsh'.
"Is the refs name Thomas or Tyler?" asked one viewer.
"Tyler or Thomas Walsh???" asked another.
The answer is a relatively straightforward one with 'Tyler' Thomas's nickname and is commonly referred to as such.
Walsh is no stranger to hurling epics, overseeing last year's All-Ireland semi-final between the same two sides in Croke Park where Cork also won.
The Rebels have now propelled themselves as possibly the team to beat after Saturday's Munster epic.
Pat Ryan's team returned to the Gaelic Grounds just weeks after a 16-point drubbing at the same ground and produced a season best performance to end Limerick's quest for seven Munster titles in a row.
In a game that had it all (including an unfortunate referee substitution), Limerick would go on to win the match 3-2 on penalties after the game finished Limerick 2-27 to Cork's 1-30 After Extra Time.
Cork now advance to the All-Ireland semi-finals as they look to end their Liam MacCarthy drought while Limerick enter the quarter-finals.
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