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What a game of hurling we have been treated to today, but it's Limerick who grab a second piece of silverware of the year after denying Cork the league crown earlier this year.

While the Rebels will be disappointed, they will now have their eyes on the ultimate prize as the race for the Liam MacCarthy Cup heats up.

Could we see another instalment of this rivalry before the summer is over? Quite possibly, but there is plenty of hurling to be played before the end of July.

Cork will now face Offaly in a fortnight for a place in the last four against Galway, while Limerick can sit back and wait for the first weekend in July when they meet either Clare or Dublin.

Next week it's back to the football championship, but for now, enjoy the rest of your Sunday.

Man of the Match Nickie Quaid speaking to RTÉ: “It’s a huge relief to get it over the line, an incredible feeling.

“We lost the Munster final last year on penalties, but we parked it at the start of the year and made sure we didn’t let it go to extra-time again.

“Obviously, you use previous games to fuel you. It’s no different from any other team and we’re over the moon.

“Conditions were tough with the wind and rain, but the breeze in the second half helped us from puck-outs. We managed it well and got it short to use the ball very effectively.”

On Peter Casey’s impact: “It’s incredible what Peter has done, and I’m not really sure why he isn’t standing here, to be honest — he was immense in that last 15 minutes.”

On the rivalry with Cork: “They’re an exceptional team, and it’s very small margins on the day. We got a bit of luck and we’re delighted to be on the right side of it today.”

The Mick Mackey Cup returns to the Treaty County once again!

Cork ended Limerick’s Munster final winning streak last year with that dramatic penalty shootout victory, but this time there is no such ending needed.

Peter Casey’s late intervention ensures extra-time is avoided as Limerick secure their 26th Munster title, continuing their remarkable run of eight consecutive final appearances.

Patrick Collins looks to go short from the last free, but Tim O’Mahony launches it upfield — and that’s it!

The full-time whistle goes in an absolute thriller at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Limerick come out on top in a dramatic finish to become Munster champions once again!

Peter Casey wins a crucial turnover with a brilliant sliding tackle and tees up Aidan O’Connor, who looks set to put Limerick clear — but he rattles the post!

Massive let-off for Cork as we move beyond the indicated added time in a breathless finish.

One minute of additional time remains as Cork win a free deep in their own half.

Ben O'Connor makes a late switch as Hugh O'Connor replaces Tommy O'Connell.

Action at both ends as Peter Casey pulls the Treatymen back in front.

Three minutes of additional time to be played.

Alan Connolly makes no mistake from the close-range free to level the scores once more.

Peter Casey fires Limerick in front for the first time since early in the first half!

A huge moment in this final, and five minutes of added time have been indicated in this thriller at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

We are level once again!

Gearóid Hegarty opts for the safe option and splits the posts to bring Limerick back on terms in a thrilling finish.

Are we heading for extra-time here?

Huge chance for Limerick! Adam English drives forward and sets up Gearóid Hegarty, but his goal effort is brilliantly saved by Patrick Collins and turned behind for a 65.

Diarmaid Byrnes holds his nerve from the free, drilling it over to cut the gap back to a single point with just a minute of normal time remaining.

Alan Connolly calmly converts the free for Cork.

Barry Nash is shown a yellow card for a reckless challenge on Tim O’Mahony as tensions rise in the closing stages.

Both sides then make changes: Limerick introduce David Reidy in place of Shane O’Brien, while Cork bring on Seamus Harnedy for Barry Walsh.

Aidan O’Connor redeems himself immediately, striking over from open play to cut the deficit to just a single point after 62 minutes.

Aidan O’Connor will be disappointed with that as, uncharacteristically, he pulls a close-range free wide for Limerick.

Byrnes drops another long ball into the Cork defence looking for Shane O’Brien, but the Limerick forward can’t keep his effort between the posts and it drifts wide.

Diarmaid Byrnes produces a stunning score from deep inside his own half from a dead ball, bringing Limerick back to within two points after 58 minutes.

End-to-end stuff at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Peter Casey pounces on a mistake from Patrick Collins, but Cork recover superbly to clear their lines and force a turnover.

The Rebels break upfield and win a 65, but they can’t make it count as the chance goes begging in a frantic passage of play.

Alan Connolly is on hand once again for Cork, restoring a three-point cushion with a composed finish from the free for the Rebels.