RTÉ GAA Podcast: Cork halt Limerick again as Kilkenny plough on
The sides might meet again but there's much to reflect on from Saturday's game, including how the game was refereed and whether penalties are the answer.
The Leinster final didn't live up to the hype but Kilkenny won't mind, while Kildare's run to Joe McDonagh Cup glory might be the story of the year.
Follow a live blog on the All-Ireland Football Championship on Saturday on rte.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app. Listen to updates on Saturday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1. Watch highlights on The Saturday Game at 9.30pm.
Watch an All-Ireland Football Championship double-header, Monaghan v Down and Donegal v Mayo, on Sunday from 1.30pm. Follow a live blog on rte.ie/sport and the RTÉ News app. Listen to updates on Sunday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1. Watch highlights on The Sunday Game at 9.30pm.
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