GAA preview: Everything you need to know before the hurling championship kicks off

The hurling championship gets underway this weekend with a replay of the All-Ireland final in Munster.

The winners of the All-Ireland Championship, Clare, will play Cork in the 2024 decider, with Cork entering the game as Division 1A champions.

Always highly competitive and entertaining, the Munster Championship has produced some unforgettable moments over the years.

After their quest for a fifth successive All-Ireland title was cut short, Limerick will be looking to make a positive start against Tipperary, who have had an encouraging run of results in the league.

In Leinster, Kilkenny will be hoping for their first All-Ireland title in 10 years when they open their championship against Galway, who were eliminated from the Leinster Championship competition.

In football, Kerry are favourites to reach the final in Munster, where they will face Cork.

In Connacht, Galway and Roscommon meet in the semi-finals, with Galway aiming for a third successive Connacht title.

In Ulster, Donegal and Monaghan will compete for a place in the semi-finals.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's events:

Saturday, April 19

Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round 1

Dublin v Offaly, Parnell Park, 6pm.

Kilkenny v Galway, UPMC Nowlan Park, RTE Two, 15:45.

Wexford v Antrim, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2pm.

Munster Veterans Football Championship Semi-Final

Cork – Kerry, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, GAA+, 18:00

Clare v Tipperary, Cusack Park Ennis, 2pm.

Connacht Veterans Football Championship Semi-Final

Leitrim v Mayo, Carrick-on-Shannon, GAA+, 16:30.

Joe McDonagh Cup First Round

Laois v Westmeath, Portlaoise, 15:00.

Carlow v Down, Netwatch Cullen Park, 2.30pm.

Kildare v Kerry, Cedral St Conleth's Park, 2pm.

Sunday, April 20

Munster Senior Hurling Championship, Round 1

Tipperary v Limerick, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, – GAA+ 16:00.

Clare v Cork, Cusack Park Ennis, RTE, 2pm.

Connacht Veterans Football Championship Semi-Final

Roscommon v Galway, Hyde Park Dr, RTÉ Two, 4pm.

Ulster Senior Football Championship Quarter Final

Monaghan v Donegal, Clones, GAA+, 14:00.

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