The 2017 hurling championship draw has been made.

Yes, it’s a long way to go and, yes, the 2016 season is only over but we’re already looking past pre-season and the league and we’ve all our eyes on the summer.

In the hurling championship, All-Ireland champions Tipperary have a turgid road back if they want to get out of Munster again. The Premier county are draw in the quarter-final of the provincial tournament against Cork where a win would set them up with a game against Waterford in the semi-final.

In Leinster, Davy Fitzgerald could get his opportunity to pit his wits against Brian Cody. If his Wexford side make the Leinster semi-final, they face Kilkenny in what would be a mouthwatering draw.

Seamus Callanan set to focus on the draw tomorrow morning and get the preparations started straight away.

Just 8 months to go.

— GAA JOE (@GAA__JOE) October 13, 2016

Leinster Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final

Four teams are drawn straight into the quarter-final. They will be joined by the winner and runner-up from the qualifying group. Two of Laois, Westmeath, Meath and Kerry will advance to the Leinster quarter-final.

Galway v Dublin
Offaly v Group team
Wexford v Group team

Leinster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final

Kilkenny v Wexford/Group team
Galway/Dublin v Offaly/Group team

Munster Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final

Cork v Tipperary

Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final

Limerick v Clare
Waterford v Cork/Tipperary

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