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Clare shoot the lights out as Waterford’s ambitions stall before the get-go

League champions suffer 15-point defeat in Ennis to cap miserable round-robin

Sun May 22 2022 - 20:13

Four-goal Limerick blast past Offaly for first league win

All-Ireland champions named 12 players who started 2021 championship final on Sunday

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 16:10

Cork tick all the boxes as Limerick’s league campaign continues to flatline

John Kiely: We’re not accurate at the moment, we’re not doing the basics well’

Sun Feb 27 2022 - 19:51

Limerick overwhelm Clare to pick up season’s first silverware

John Kiely without a number of his stars but All-Ireland champions are still too strong

Sun Jan 23 2022 - 17:34

Limerick beat Kerry by 30 points at Gaelic Grounds

Kerry scored just the five points - four of which were from play - in the second half

Sun Jan 16 2022 - 16:30

Eamonn Cregan in dreamland as Limerick revel in golden era

Former player, coach and manager says county’s academy was key to the startling transformation

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 06:00

Lohan furious with the referee after Clare beaten by Tipperary

With a man less Clare were outscored by their opponents 2-4 to 0-2

Sun Jul 04 2021 - 20:14

Limerick see off Cork to reach another Munster hurling final

First-half goals from Darragh O’Donovan and then Kyle Hayes proved crucial

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 21:52

Clare revival continues apace but profligacy a worry for Brian Lohan

A total of 22 wides allowed Waterford to remain in the game until the end

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 21:28

Jackie Tyrrell: In modern hurling warfare, Clare’s variety can take down Waterford

It’s not 1998 but there’s still a war to be won when the two sides meet this weekend

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 06:00

Jackie Tyrrell: Formidable Galway the main threat to Limerick’s crown

Tribesmen tick all boxes and new faces have added serious depth to to already strong panel

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 06:00

Limerick shuffle away slightly the happier after Tipp draw

John Kiely and Liam Sheedy reflect on opening game and the return of fans

Mon May 10 2021 - 06:00

Limerick respond with nerveless self-belief to draw with Tipperary

The All-Ireland champions have extended their unbeaten run into the new season

Sat May 08 2021 - 23:37

Tipperary face stiff opening test against all-conquering Limerick

Allianz Hurling League weekend previews

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00

Limerick move to a different beat as they drum home superiority at every turn

John Kiely’s side put in a staggering display of power and accuracy to seal victory

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 09:21

John Kiely grateful for impact of ‘the boys coming off the bench’

Galway manager Shane O’Neill reflects on slow start after both water breaks

Sun Nov 29 2020 - 20:45

Flanagan and O’Donovan named in Limerick side to face Galway

Team news: John Kiely makes two changes for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final

Fri Nov 27 2020 - 22:40

Dessie Hutchinson’s goal double primes Waterford fuse as they fire past Clare

Déise secure nine-point win to set up All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Kilkenny

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 19:14

Limerick eventually shake off Waterford to claim Munster title

Hegarty and Hayes among those who stepped up as Limerick made it back-to-back

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 20:24

Limerick’s ability to hit the accelerator too much for Tipp

Greater impact off the bench proves crucial in wet and windy Pairc Uí Chaoimh

Sun Nov 01 2020 - 20:50

Experience wins out as Sixmilebridge return to Clare hurling final

They’ll face O’Callaghan’s Mills in the final after they caused an upset against Ballyea

Sun Sept 13 2020 - 17:41

Limerick march on to knockout stages after nine-point win over Westmeath

Westmeath now face Carlow in relegation playoff next weekend

Sun Mar 01 2020 - 16:55

Allianz Hurling League: Previews, times and verdicts

Seán Moran previews the weekend hurling action including Limerick's clash away to Cork

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 06:00

Limerick prove too good for Galway at the Gaelic Grounds

Injury which forced Joe Canning to go off in the second-half is not believed to be serious

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 16:54

Free-scoring Limerick blow Cork away in decider

Limerick run out 15-point winners in Munster Hurling League final

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 21:29

Limerick’s early blitz sees them into Munster Hurling League final

Aron Shanagher’s spectacular late goal was only a consolation for Clare in Sixmilebridge

Sun Jan 05 2020 - 18:15

Limerick swept away by sheer force of Kilkenny’s Cody-ness

Kilkenny unleash tidal wave of manic intensity for 11th successive semi-final win

Mon Jul 29 2019 - 06:00

Kilkenny make final return as they wrap Limerick up in Codyness

The Cats were never caught by the defending champions after TJ Reid’s first-minute score

Sat Jul 27 2019 - 20:54

No more shadow-boxing – it’s all getting real in the hurling league

With Limerick already through, five teams will sort out who goes where in quarter-finals

Tue Feb 26 2019 - 06:45

Tipp land a very early blow on All-Ireland champions Limerick

John Kiely’s side fight back in the second-half but Seamus Callanan’s haul proves decisive

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 21:52

David Reidy ready and waiting to play his part for Limerick

Former Kildare hurler delighted to be back in the Treaty squad as they push for glory

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 07:00

Galway frustrated as dogged Clare simply refuse to bow the knee

McCarthy’s late point earns Banner a replay in Thurles after after a pulsating stalemate at HQ

Mon Jul 30 2018 - 07:00

Clare pick up the pieces and book a return to headquarters

Banner bound for semi-final as they prove too strong for Fitzgerald’s Wexford

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 01:00

Nicky English: Confident Clare have stepped up a gear

Sluggish Limerick’s momentum stalled as third game in a row perhaps took its toll

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 05:00