Limerick hamstrung as Lucey ruled out

GAA: As expected, Stephen Lucey will join John Galvin on the sidelines when Limerick’s footballers take on Kerry this weekend…

GAA:As expected, Stephen Lucey will join John Galvin on the sidelines when Limerick's footballers take on Kerry this weekend.

Lucey was carried off during a challenge match for the Limerick hurlers last Saturday and subsequent scans revealed a hamstring strain.

Limerick manager Maurice Horan has already been forced to contend without star midfielder Galvin while Mark O’Riordan is also considered a doubt.

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