#Limerick GAA

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Garryspilane v Effin - Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling Final
Tallow edge ill-tempered Munster IHC thriller against Garryspillane in extra time
41-year-old Paul O’Brien hit the net twice for the Bridesiders, while Tommy Ryan, in his 18th season at senior, gave one of his best displays yet in blue and yellow

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Limerick v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5
Limerick rebirth will come from selection, not the axe
Paul Kinnerk and Kiely’s brand of reinvention has so far been defined more by positional ingenuity.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Kilkenny v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Round 3
Flanagan not part of Limerick panel for 2026 as Dowling steps away
Goalkeeper Dowling has chosen to step away after coming on board this past season in the wake of Nickie Quaid’s cruciate injury

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Limerick v Clare - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final
S TJ Ryan: A privilege to watch a young boy develop into the man, player and leader Declan Hannon became
I first heard of Declan when he was a standout player with Ardscoil RĂ­s Dean Ryan and Harty Cup teams in the late 2000s

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­ team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC
S Corn UĂ­ MhuirĂ­ team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC
Will Kerry's hegemony continue in Munster Colleges SFC? Tralee CBS probably start favourites, but the challenge to the Kingdom's finest is growing.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Kilkenny v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final
Five-time Limerick All-Ireland winner Declan Hannon retires from inter-county hurling
Declan Hannon said hurling has given him "moments I will carry in my heart forever".

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Doon v Na Piarsaigh - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final
Na Piarsaigh star Boylan glad to end 'nightmare' season on winning note
The Limerick heavyweights dethroned Doon on Sunday.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

From Cork to Antrim: All the weekend's county final reports in one place
From Cork to Antrim: All the weekend's county final reports in one place
It was a hectic weekend for championship deciders — catch up on all the action here.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Shane O’Neill 19/10/2025
'No mention of revenge': Na Piarsaigh boss lauds poise in Limerick triumph
Na Piarsaigh defeated Doon by seven points after extra-time to claim the Limerick senior hurling crown. They had lost to Doon in last year's final. 

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Chris Thomas and Mikey O’Brien competes in the air with Daithí Dempsey and Adrian Breen 19/10/2025
Na Piarsaigh go extra mile to reclaim Limerick hurling title from Doon 
Defending champions Doon will rue a wide count of 19 wides in normal time but ultimately they ran out of gas here in TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Penalties see Garryspillane back to senior after classic with Effin
Penalties see Garryspillane back to senior after classic with Effin
Bouncers stalwarts Donie Ryan, TJ Ryan and Frankie O’Carroll were jumping for joy after the shootout.

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

Dublin v Dubs Stars - Annual Dubs Stars Hurling Challenge
Murroe Boher power to Limerick Intermediate title
The inside line was the key in tough conditions. 

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Limerick v Tipperary - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Na Piarsaigh's Dowling unsure on Limerick future 
Life for Dowling, his wife Paula and little Tommy, who turns 2 in December, are good and he reports he has had no adverse issues with his knee. 

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Tipperary v Waterford - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4
Derek McGrath: 'Doon mentality - and what it means to them - has been a real eye-opener'
Last year’s SHC final victory over the same opposition was their first senior success but they haven’t had a lot to shout about otherwise as they face a Na Piarsaigh side that are seeking a ninth title in 15 seasons

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Dr Harty Cup 2025-26: team-by-team guide, including the ones to watch, for Munster schools SHC
S Dr Harty Cup 2025-26: team-by-team guide, including the ones to watch, for Munster schools SHC
Everything you need to know before the famous competition throws in on Wednesday afternoon.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

McGrath satisfied as Doon finish with a flourish to book Limerick decider spot
McGrath satisfied as Doon finish with a flourish to book Limerick decider spot
It's another final with rivals Na Piarsaigh next time out.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Limerick SHC: Two second half goals ensure final spot for champions Doon in tense affair against Ballybrown
Limerick SHC: Two second half goals ensure final spot for champions Doon in tense affair against Ballybrown
The teams were tied three times in the second half and indeed level before Eddie Stokes 45th minute goal.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Nickie Quaid 15/11/2020
Fourth time lucky as four-goal Effin overcome Blackrock to reach Limerick PIHC final
Garryspillane will provide the opposition. They had a nail biting 1-12 to 1-11 victory over 2024 Intermediate winners, Croagh Kilfinny.

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Patrick Horgan 7/6/2025
S Anthony Daly: There are thousands of lads with All-Ireland medals who wouldn’t lace Hoggie’s boots
Too much of Patrick Horgan's profile and iconic status has been wrongly bound up with the Cork man's quest for that elusive All-Ireland medal. It is a disservice to the great man

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Patrick Horgan 20/7/2025
S Patrick Horgan interview: 'Very few get to decide themselves when to leave, and to leave when they’re happy. And I am happy'
The Cork legend walks away without a coveted All-Ireland medal but pleased and proud of a remarkable career in red

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5
GAA community in shock as father of Limerick senior hurler stabbed at his home
Niall Byrnes, father of Limerick senior hurler Diarmaid Byrnes, was rushed to hospital from his home, where his condition is understood to be stable

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Tipperary v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 1
Limerick SHC: Ballybrown ease past Kilmallock, but both advance to last six in Limerick
Limerick SHC: Ballybrown 4-20 Kilmallock 1-19 Ballybrown assured themselves of a quarter-final spot with a goal-laden display against Kilmallock, to make it three wins from five and cement third spot in Group 1.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Limerick Hurling Squad Portraits 2021
Limerick SHC: Adare strike late to advance as Dromin Athlacca are relegated
Dromin Athlacca return to Premier Intermediate, which they won in 2023.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Limerick SHC: Doon claim narrow win in east derby over Ahane 
Limerick SHC: Doon claim narrow win in east derby over Ahane 
Na Piarsaigh eased to victory over relegated Patrickswell by 2-26 to 2-14 earlier this afternoon in Claughaun.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Na Piarsaigh v Doon - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Limerick SHC: Na Piarsaigh book semi-final spot after defeating Kilmallock
Will O’Donoghue put in a virtuoso performance in midfield, while Na Piarsaigh were also boosted by the return of Peter Casey from injury.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

Tom Morrissey 8/8/2020
Limerick SHC: Tom Morrissey fires Ahane past Patrickswell to secure top level status
The win gives Ahane a chance of reaching the quarter-finals and means Patrickswell will be demoted to Group 2 of the championship for 2026.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Limerick Hurling Squad Portraits 2021
Monaleen hold on to book quarter-final spot in Limerick
At the weekend, Adare face Dromin Athlacca, while Mungret St. Paul’s meet Kildimo Pallaskenry (Friday). At this juncture, Adare may be slight favourites to grab the other quarter-final spot, though the plethora of draws make that far from certain.

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Na Piarsaigh v Doon - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Limerick SHC: Downes and Breen lead the way as Na Piarsaigh crush Ahane
Na Piarsaigh's win means Patrickswell can't progress to the quarter-finals. 

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025

Kyle Hayes injury sparks toxic wave of online abuse — and it’s part of a bigger problem
Kyle Hayes injury sparks toxic wave of online abuse — and it’s part of a bigger problem
Toxic online comment culture is thriving, rewarding hate over compassion — and no one, from sports stars to strangers, is safe

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Manchester United v Arsenal - Premier League - Old Trafford
Sportsguide: Premier League returns, FAI Cup and Diamond League
It is another action packed weekend of sport with the return of the Premier League, the FAI Cup third round and the Diamond League - all you need to know here.

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Waterford v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3
Kilmallock rally to rescue draw with Ahane
The result means that no side in this Group One ‘top six’ has maximum points, with Ahane now back to the table after that disappointing opener.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

Na Piarsaigh v Doon - Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship Semi-Final
Na Piarsaigh comfortably see off Ballybrown to earn first win of Limerick SHC
Shane O’Neill’s men never looked in danger of falling short and cruised home with Kevin Downes landing 0-8 en-route to victory.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2025

18-point win for Doon over Patrickswell in Limerick SHC
18-point win for Doon over Patrickswell in Limerick SHC
For 20-time champions it is time to re-group, well beaten by Kilmallock last time out, they meet parish rivals Ballybrown in just over two weeks time, knowing that a third defeat will all but end their hopes of knockout hurling

Thu, 07 Aug, 2025

Jimmy Lee photographs Iain Corbett and his son Dylan 12/7/2025
What's next for Jimmy Lee's Limerick footballers?
The fact that all the effort of 2025 has now been undermined by last week’s vote is deeply regrettable.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Five-star Ballybrown blast past Ahane in Limerick SHC opener
Five-star Ballybrown blast past Ahane in Limerick SHC opener
There was a huge importance on this game as the sides seeded fifth and sixth look to upset to cartel of Doon, Na Piarsaigh, Kilmallock and Patrickswell.

Sat, 02 Aug, 2025

Waterford v Limerick - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3
Kilmallock off to winning start as they see off Patrickswell in Limerick SHC
Kilmallock were full value for their victory and led by five at the end of a first half where O’Brien shone.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Nickie Quaid 29/4/2023
Defeat for Effin as Nickie Quaid lines out against Croagh Kilfinny in Limerick PIHC
The 36-year-old suffered a career threatening cruciate knee ligament injury playing recreational soccer last winter before returning to play in five of the six Championship games for Limerick.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Wicklow v Limerick - Tailteann Cup Semi-Final
Ryan scores 1-6 to help Oola see off Na Piarsaigh in 15 point win
A devastating opening third to this contest, which was closed by Paddy Downey’s powerful goal, saw Oola open up a 1-6 to no score advantage and from here, they never looked back.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Maurice Brosnan asked to shadow Limerick’s Tailteann Cup prep, warts ’n all. Here’s what happened

S Maurice Brosnan asked to shadow Limerick’s Tailteann Cup prep, warts ’n all. Here’s what happened

So we’re upstairs in the Ennis Road venue, above the home dressing rooms in the recently-developed gym. Over four days of phone calls, coffees, video analysis meetings, pitch sessions and Zooms, we’ll see what it truly takes to compete in the modern game

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Jimmy Lee photographs Iain Corbett and his son Dylan 12/7/2025
Jimmy Lee on Limerick's journey: 'We're hoping to build something, and it has to be sustainable'
The Treaty were edged out in the Tailteann Cup final on Saturday. 

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Clare v Cork - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final
MicheĂĄl Cahill on creating a 'sustainable and lasting legacy of football in Limerick'
"We need to be constantly pushing on and ensuring we are building sustainable structures, in addition to getting good people involved,” he said.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Wicklow v Limerick - Tailteann Cup Semi-Final
TV time 'massive' for Limerick footballers in competition with other codes
Saturday's clash will be Limerick's third Croke Park game this year.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Dublin v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final
Graeme Mulcahy: Virtually empty Croke Park hindered Limerick's performance
Five-time All-Ireland winner Mulcahy believes Cork will win their semi-final against Dublin and go on to end their 20-year Liam MacCarthy drought. 

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Wicklow v Limerick - Tailteann Cup Semi-Final
Limerick GAA reschedule club games after reaching Tailteann Cup final
This has left dual clubs with prospect of 10 games in just 11 weekends.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

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