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<p>RIGHT TRACK: Limerick's Gearoid Hegarty lifts the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho</p>

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Gearóid Hegarty knew Limerick were on right track as early as January

Opening day defeats to Waterford in the league and Cork in the championship raised questions but they were fleeting, Hegarty insists.

<p>Garryspillane bounced back from defeat last week to beat Newcastle West. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</p>

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Limerick SHC: Adare fight back to beat Kildimo-Pallaskenry, Garryspillane get vital win

<p>PwC GPA Player of the Month for July in hurling, Gearóid Hegarty of Limerick, with his award at Eyre Square in Galway. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile</p>

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Gearóid Hegarty fears hurling will suffer if video referee is introduced

Kilmallock v Doon - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final

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Kilmallock lay down another marker in Limerick championship with emphatic win over Doon

Cork v Galway - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

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Cork hurlers set to be away in opening two 2027 Munster SHC fixtures

M. Donnelly GAA Poc Fada All-Ireland Finals

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Colin Ryan was never going to turn down John Kiely's request for Limerick return

Eloise McConn, Molly Lynch, Colin Ryan and Conor Raleigh 3/8/2026

Limerick's Colin Ryan retains Poc Fada crown as Cork's Molly Lynch competes six-in-a-row

Lynch's win has left her just one behind Waterford's Patricia Jackman who won a record seven titles between 2009 and 2015.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

Ahane and Adare off the mark in Limerick hurling championship

Ahane and Adare off the mark in Limerick hurling championship

Tom Morrissey seals it late for Ahane while Adare find the net five times

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026

Limerick SHC: Doon and Mungret St. Paul’s collect opening round victories

Limerick SHC: Doon and Mungret St. Paul’s collect opening round victories

Despite a brace of Aidan O’Connor for Ballybrown, Doon held a stranglehold from when they led after 12 minutes, with Adam English’s eleven points keeping them in some level of control.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Athea hurling again – 2018 All-Ireland legacy felt in west Limerick

Athea hurling again – 2018 All-Ireland legacy felt in west Limerick

“They said we couldn’t, they said we wouldn’t, but we did."

Fri, 31 Jul, 2026

Patrickswell v Kilmallock - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Group 1

Limerick SHC: Kilmallock defeat champions, Patrickswell off the mark

On Friday, Derek McGrath’s Doon meet Ballybrown in Group One, while Mungret St. Paul’s meet familiar foes, Kildimo Pallaskenry in the second group

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Preview: Limerick’s hurling heroes ready for club battle as senior championship begins

Na Piarsaigh once again boast an impressive blend of inter-county quality and championship experience.

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Gearoid Hegarty 19/7/2026

Gearóid Hegarty: 'Liam MacCarthy Cup the cherry on top of what will be a special wedding day'

Hegarty gets married in The Algarve in August, a month after winning the All-Ireland final against Galway in style

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Maurice Brosnan's hurling observations: Where next for Galway after All-Ireland final loss?

In this column at the start of the season, we offered eight bold predictions. It is only right to close out by revisiting those pre-season calls.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Limerick All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions Homecoming

John Kiely: No outside influence will decide Limerick future

The Limerick manager said the nter-county season could be moved but it can’t be elongated. He also suggested that the number of substitutions allowed should be increased to seven

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Darragh O'Donovan has no regrets about Cork flag plant: 'I'd do it again tomorrow morning'

Despite starring in Cork last month, O’Donovan was dropped for the All-Ireland final.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Patrick Horgan: Galway learned a harsh lesson about life on Limerick's terms

Galway had a pretty inexperienced team outside of a few of the older lads: did they get a bit spooked by the occasion?

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

James Ryan and Darragh O'Donovan celebrate 19/7/2026

Fear of hearing Frank and Walters drove O'Donovan on

The song was blasted out in Croke Park after Cork’s 2024 All-Ireland semi-final win over Limerick.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Limerick All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions Homecoming

‘You never know if you’ll ever get it back’: John Kiely leads celebrations at Limerick homecoming

More than 15,000 fans lined the Treaty streets to welcome home Limerick players and panel after All-Ireland victory over Galway

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

'Talent in the county is undoubted': Donoghue backs Galway youth

Micheál Donoghue said that in time, Galway will see the 2026 season as a positive one despite a disappointing performance in the All-Ireland final against Limerick

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Gallery: Limerick visit Crumlin Children’s Hospital after All-Ireland hurling title win

Gallery: Limerick visit Crumlin Children’s Hospital after All-Ireland hurling title win

The Treaty County reclaimed the Liam MacCarthy cup with a convincing win over Galway on Sunday before bringing the silverware to Crumlin on Monday

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Christy O'Connor: Limerick choke Galway to put Kiely and Kinnerk in pantheon of influence

This is a Limerick side built for reinvention given Paul Kinnerk's capacity to exploit plans and schemes to their advantage.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Diarmaid Byrnes and Nickie Quaid celebrate after the match 19/7/2026

Diarmaid Byrnes: 'There was nowhere to hide out there'

David Reidy said the three years since Limerick's last All-Ireland success "felt like a very long time"

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Aaron Gillane and manager John Kiely 19/7/2026

John Kiely on Limerick's identity: 'Whatever it takes, whatever they have to give, that’s what makes them special'

The Treaty boss saw his side dominate the championship decider on Sunday.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Watch: All-Ireland hurling final podcast - Limerick's shock and awe championship win

Watch: All-Ireland hurling final podcast - Limerick's shock and awe championship win

John Fogarty, Maurice Brosnan and Brendan O’Brien reflect on an awesome Limerick performance against Galway in the All-Ireland hurling final

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Ronan Glennon awaits a decision from Colm Lyons 19/7/2026

S Brian Gavin: Colm Lyons got most decisions right in game made easier by teams' gulf in class

The decision to send of Ronan Glennon was correct as he elbowed Peter Casey’s head.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Limerick manager John Kiely with his wife Louise 19/7/2026

John Kiely: Enjoyment is key ingredient of Limerick success

“One thing we have done well as a group, a backroom team, every single person there is cognisant of the fact that it has to be a really enjoyable place to be," said Kiely.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Limerick v Galway player ratings: Byrnes, Hegarty and Lynch star for champions

It was Limerick's more experienced players who led the way in a comfortable All-Ireland final victory while for Galway, Darach Fahy, Daithí Burke and Jason Rabbitte stood out

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

As it happened: How Limerick overpowered Galway to return to All-Ireland summit

The Treaty reclaimed the Liam MacCarthy Cup with a dominant performance at Croke Park?

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Galway v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

Dominant Limerick reclaim All-Ireland title with final victory over Galway

The experienced Treaty outfit kicked on against the youthful Tribesmen in the second-half at GAA HQ.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Gearóid Hegarty 7/7/2026

'I would have been dead long ago only for you': Gearóid Hegarty humbled by feedback from Limerick legend

The Limerick star reflects on family, resilience, Croke Park and the relentless pursuit of another All-Ireland medal

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Limerick GAA Hurling Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

All-Ireland final player-by-player guide to Galway and Limerick line-ups

Eoghan Cormican and Seanie McGrath talk us through the sides for Sunday's hurling showpiece.

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Gearoid Hegarty celebrates after the match 5/7/2026

Gearoid Hegarty: the man who makes Limerick's numbers add up

In good health, Limerick have many lighthouses, but at the first sign of sickness there is one player they have turned to all summer long

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

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From Damien Hayes to Joe Canning: The stories driving Galway's All-Ireland dream

From heartbreak and folklore to pride and belonging, Galway's identity remains central to another All-Ireland hurling final campaign

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Limerick GAA Hurling Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

William O’Donoghue: 'I've deleted apps for the last few weeks and months'

O’Donoghue’s focus is restricted to Limerick games only.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Christy O'Connor: Of the last 50 All-Ireland hurling finals, only four have not featured brothers

Christy O'Connor: Of the last 50 All-Ireland hurling finals, only four have not featured brothers

Whatever happens, it’s going to be another incredible All-Ireland final day for a set of brothers.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Anthony Daly: Galway have asked every question — Limerick may still have all the answers

S Anthony Daly: Galway have asked every question — Limerick may still have all the answers

Anthony Daly expects an epic All-Ireland final, with Limerick's experience ultimately proving decisive against an improving Galway side

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Maurice Brosnan on Limerick v Galway: Treaty a side at full blast

Where Galway’s approach depends to an extent on the opposition doing the wrong thing, Limerick have always been exceptionally good at playing what is in front of them.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

How John Kiely, Paul Kinnerk and Caroline Currid built Limerick's hurling dynasty

S How John Kiely, Paul Kinnerk and Caroline Currid built Limerick's hurling dynasty

Former players reveal how trust, clarity and emotional intelligence became the foundations of Limerick's unprecedented decade of success

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Good-humoured frenemies: Limerick and Galway fans gear up for All-Ireland final

Good-humoured frenemies: Limerick and Galway fans gear up for All-Ireland final

'If we were to lose, we don't mind losing to Limerick, and if Limerick were to lose, Galway is the best kind of team to lose to.'

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Cork v Galway - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Liam Sheedy: No detail too small in the hunt for hurling’s big prize

Both men patrolling the sideline on Sunday are great people, great hurling men who have given everything while sacrificing so much to reach this final hurdle

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Cork v Galway - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Éamon O'Shea: D-to-D cluster bagels, puckout battleground, sweepers, time. And space.

The battle for possession in the middle third of the pitch is important because it determines who controls the game. The team that exercises most control between the two 45’s will win Sunday's All-Ireland final

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

S TJ Ryan: Sunday is the deep-thinking man's final

Sunday’s role reversal of the 2018 decider stretches way beyond a young and emerging side attempting to topple the establishment

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Limerick v Galway - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Remember when the Galway hurlers were managed by a Limerick man?

After great success with Na Piarsaigh, Shane O'Neill headed to Connacht but his stint was hindered by Covid restrictions

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Limerick GAA Hurling Pre-All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

'Having each other's backs away from the pitch is special': Cian Lynch on the Limerick bond

For Lynch, moments away from the field as a team are cherished.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Clare v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

'He was a bit of a hothead': John Kiely's calm has been years in the making

Richie McCarthy says the Galbally man has changed his ways down through the years and performance coach Caroline Currid has been an influence.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Cathal Mannion 6/7/2026

'We just keep coming back': Tribesmen return to hurling's top table

There are a number of factors in the gap of the last few years being closed to the point of possibly wiping it out this Sunday.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Aaron Gillane with David McInerney 5/7/2026

Who will lose out for Limerick on Sunday?

In Brian Cody’s time, being substituted before the hour mark in an All-Ireland semi-final was a portent for receiving a high jersey number come the final. O’Donovan and Gillane were benched like that against Clare. Just who will survive?

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Tom Morrissey 7/7/2026

Limerick v Galway: Tom Morrissey learning to live with and love the finisher job

Nine points off the bench in five championship games suggests Tom Morrissey is getting the hang of the substitute’s role

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Padraic Mannion 6/7/2026

'I think it's getting blown up a little bit': Pádraic Mannion defends Galway's approach

His nuanced view on the Galway defence in general certainly goes against the grain of what is being written, said, and analysed. Fourteen behind the ball and Rabbitte up top - Mannion ain’t buying that sketch.

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026