For the second time in three years, Dublin and Limerick met each other in an All-Ireland quarter-final on 24 July 2011. Ryan O'Dwyer struck the first blow for Dublin in the fifth minute, skipping past Tom Condon to slot home past Nicky Quaid. Eighteen-year-old Declan Hannon kept Limerick very much in touch with three splendid points from play, but the Treaty men suffered another setback in the 11th minute when O'Dwyer smashed home a second goal. The Limerick defence was badly stretched, and when Brian Geary coughed up possession, they conceded a third goal, O’Dwyer completing his hat-trick with a close range finish after Quaid had saved from "Dotsy" O'Callaghan. As a gripping contest entered its final ten minutes, just two points separated the sides. Limerick continued to create chances, but nine second half wides cost them dearly, while their opponents were much more efficient in their use of scoring opportunities. Late scores from O’Dwyer and substitute Shane Ryan secured a 3-13 to 0-18 victory and a first ever championship defeat of Limerick. After exiting their respective provincial championships at the semi-final stages, Dublin and Limerick faced each other in a do-or-die qualifier meeting on 11 July 2015. A keen encounter was expected but Limerick showed better from the off and quickly moved nine points clear. Dublin eventually hit form and added five unanswered points to close the gap at the interval. Dublin kept up the pressure on the restart, where Paul Ryan and Liam Rushe impressed. "Dotsy" O'Callaghan pounced for Dublin's only goal after a defensive mix-up by Limerick. The final exchanges were tense, however, Dublin held out to win by 1-17 to 1-16.