The intriguing Limerick and Clare encounter will also double up as the final of the 2020 Allianz Hurling League in October.

Kieran Kingston’s Cork and Waterford, under new manager Liam Cahill, will also collide in the last four of the southern province.

In Leinster Laois and Dublin will clash at the quarter-final stage with the winners facing Kilkenny in the penultimate round.

Significant interest will also surround the semi-final involving reigning provincial champions Wexford and Galway.

Munster Senior Hurling Championship

Quarter-Final

Limerick v Clare (October 24/25)

Semi-Finals

Cork v Waterford (October 31/November 1)

Tipperary v Limerick/Clare (October 31/November 1)

Leinster Senior Hurling Championship

Quarter-Final

Laois v Dublin (October 24/25)

Semi-Finals

Galway v Wexford (October 31/November 1)

Kilkenny v Laois/Dublin (October 31/November 1