ODDS | Diarmaid Byrnes the new front runner for Hurler of the Year award with Limerick already favourites for four-in-a-row

Limerick will attempt to become only the third team to ever achieve a four in a row when they return to action next year.

History was made in Croke Park yesterday as Limerick sealed a first ever three-in-a-row of All-Ireland titles, eleven months after a maiden repeat.

Kilkenny made Limerick work for the win but in the end it finished 1-31 to 2-26 in John Kiely’s sides favour.

Gearoid Hegarty was the scoring star on the day as he chipped in with 1-5, his goal of the highest order. That was enough for a four point lead at the break but twice Kilkenny levelled in the second period but Limerick stayed strong for the victory.

That brought their undefeated record in the championship to 16 games, their last loss coming against Kilkenny all the way back in 2019.

And already, Limerick are favourites to make it four in a row with Paddy Power having the Shannonsiders at 5/6 favourites to join Kilkenny and Cork as the only teams to win four on the trot.

2022 runners up, Kilkenny are next up on 6/1 as they search for a first win since 2015. Galway, who were beaten by Limerick in the semi-final are at 13/2. Cork are fourth favourites at 10/1 while Munster finalists and All-Ireland semi-finalists Clare are 14/1, the same as Waterford.

2023 All-Ireland Hurling Championship Odds (Paddy Power)

• Limerick 5/6
• Kilkenny 6/1
• Galway 13/2
• Cork 10/1
• Clare 14/1
• Waterford 14/1
• Tipperary 16/1
• Wexford 28/1
• Dublin 50/1
• Westmeath 1000/1
• Antrim 1000/1

The decider has also seen Diarmaid Byrnes become the front runner to land the Hurler of the Year award. Byrnes, who was second favourite at 9/2 before the game has moved into 1/10 to win the prize.

Barry Nash is second favourite at 5/1 while Aaron Gillane, who was favourite prior to the final is at 16/1. TJ Reid, who top scored in the final, can be got at the same price.

All-Ireland final man of the match, Gearoid Hegarty has moved into 33/1 such was his performance in the decider.

2022 Hurler of the Year Odds (Boylesports)

• Diarmaid Byrnes 1/10
• Barry Nash 5/1
• Aaron Gillane 16/1
• TJ Reid 16/1
• Gearoid Hegarty 33/1