Five-in-a-row proved beyond Portlaoise as Camross defeated Plunkett's side by just a single point in 1985.

The margin of victory was smaller for Cork, however, they still defeated Ryan's side by 3-22 to 0-12.

Antrim proved that their victory was far from lucky as they defeated Blanchfield's side in the subsequent semi-final.

Athenry provided the opposition and defeated Baker's side by 0-16 to 0-12.

Once again, Cork, a team that had defeated Doyle's side on many occasions, provided the opposition.

Five points down at half-time, the Kilkenny club came storming back and defeated Collins's side by 2-10 to 2-4.

Limerick defeated Keoghan's side in a challenge match later that same year.

Tynagh provided the opposition on that occasion and went on to defeat Fleming's side.

And although that probably means they will have to defeat Diego Maradona's side, who have six points from their opening two games, Kapetanos is remaining upbeat.

The men from the eastern province ran away with the victory in the end and defeated Ó Sé's side by 1-13 to 0-9.