AND THEN THERE were six in the hunt for the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
There were some key outcomes in the All-Ireland senior hurling championship race over the weekend and now there are only six contenders left.
Tipperary and Waterford got their 2017 campaigns back on track on Saturday night, as Dublin and Kilkenny headed for the exit door.
Cork claimed Munster hurling glory on Sunday while Clare are forced to go through the backdoor.
Tipperary are the reigning champions while Clare in 2013 and Cork in 2005 have also won titles in recent times.
For Wexford (1996), Galway (1988) and Waterford (1959), the waits for All-Ireland success go back a bit longer.
But who do you now think will be celebrating on Sunday 3 September?
Let us know.
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