Very poor decade for Leinster football. Only one all Ireland appearance (us in 2001), and no victories. Perennial no hopers Dublin won Leinster nearly every year, almost unapposed yet didn't come close to a final slot so that shows how bad the opposition was.
The hurling decade belonged to Kilkenny. The current cats team is the greatest team to ever play the game imho. They're a joy to watch.
Tipp will probably be their biggest challangers this season and will take encouragement from their all Ireland appearance. Will be happy if they can give Kilkenny a game again.