ARMED patrols have been stepped up in Limerick amid fears of an outbreak of violence between the feuding McCarthy Dundon and Keane Collopy factions following a gun attack on the home of one gang leader.

Champions Shannon will kick off their AIB League title defence with a trip to Dooradoyle to face local rivals Garryowen in Division 1A on Saturday October 3rd.

The Garryowen/ Buccaneers match has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.