'You sometimes have to take a step back and appreciate the position we are in' 2018 and 2020 All-Ireland champion and last year’s Hurler of the Year, Gearóid Hegarty, on all things Limerick as the countdown to their semi-final begins. By Emma Duffy Thursday 29 Jul 2021, 6:30 AM 14 hours ago 5,721 Views 3 Comments GEARÓID HEGARTY IS in a reflective mood as the interview winds down. Off his own accord, the Limerick hurling star goes off on a bit of a soliloquy. Bord Gáis Energy #HurlingToTheCore ambassador Gearóid Hegarty. Source: Harry Murphy/SPORTSFILE The 2020 Hurler of the Year is talking about his team-mate, housemate and friend, Sean Finn, and their similar beliefs around the game of hurling when the enjoyment of it all comes to mind.