THE 2013 INTER-county hurling summer finally drew to a close with Saturday’s epic All-Ireland final replay between Clare and Cork.

Clare claimed the silverware to add to the All-Ireland U21 hurling title they garnered earlier this month.

Here’s 15 reasons why we reckon this was the greatest hurling summer of all time………

15. Live 95 FM’s excited commentary as Limerick defeat Tipperary

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14. Dublin’s two-game saga in Portlaoise against Kilkenny

Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

13. The incredible atmosphere in Nowlan Park when Kilkenny met Tipperary

Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

12. Dublin claim their first Leinster title in 52 years

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11. Wexford’s dramatic extra-time win in the Leinster U21 final

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10. Kevin Moran’s Superman impression against Kilkenny

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9. The pitch invasion in the Gaelic Grounds as Limerick win the Munster title

Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

8. That Podge Collins hand pass against Galway

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7. Cork and Dublin strike 27 scores in one half of hurling

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6. Antrim become the first Ulster team to reach an All-Ireland U21 hurling final

Pic: INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan

5. Waterford end 65-year wait for All-Ireland minor title

Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

4. Anthony Nash showing forwards everywhere how to score

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3. Patrick Horgan and Domhnall O’Donovan’s points at the end of the drawn All-Ireland final

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2. Eight goals in an epic All-Ireland hurling final replay

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1. Fitting champions as Clare claim senior and U21 triumphs

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Do you agree or disagree? Let us know what your highlights were in 2013 or if there has been a better hurling season.

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