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<p>Clockwise from top left: Sligo joint-manager Eamonn O'Hara, Down boss Conor Laverty, Laois manager Justin McNulty, Limerick manager Jimmy Lee and Clare boss Paul Madden. </p>

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Springtime scrapping: county-by-county guide to 2026 Allianz Football League Division 3

Who's in charge, who's in, who's out, promising newcomers, the schedule, plus reasons to be cheerful - and fearful. The Irish Examiner Sport staff have the rundown.

<p>Limerick manager John Kiely, right, and Waterford manager Peter Queally shake hands after the Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League final match at Mallow GAA Complex. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile</p>

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Limerick tune up for league with defeat of Waterford

<p>Former Limerick Hurler Declan Hannon at Croke Park. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile</p>

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Evergreen Treaty still gunning for All-Ireland, insists former skipper Declan Hannon

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

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Munster Hurling Championship expansion ruled out as record crowds revealed

John Cleary: 'It's not our priority. Two weeks' time is our priority'

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John Cleary: 'It's not our priority. Two weeks' time is our priority'

Cork claim McGrath Cup final spot despite loss to Limerick

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Cork claim McGrath Cup final spot despite loss to Limerick

Limerick v Cork - Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League

Tom Morrissey leads the way as Limerick dispatch callow Cork

A home win was likely from the moment the sides were named, and a crowd of 2,362 witnessed Limerick play with a greater slickness in this Munster Hurling League clash

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Clare v Limerick - Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League

Last gasp Mark Rodgers penalty ensures Clare take Shannonside derby spoils

The only downside to such a worthy opening work-out was a head injury to Clare’s Jack Kirwan midway through the second half that saw proceedings halted for over ten minutes

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Limerick v Tipperary - McGrath Cup

Tipperary ease past Limerick by 11-points in McGrath Cup

Jimmy Lee included two of last year’s Limerick squad in Seán Clancy, the Galtee Gaels midfielder being named as captain for the day, and Rory O’Brien. None of his Tailteann Cup final starting side featured.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Kilcoo v Scotstown - AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Final

The first weekend of the year and it's a packed GAA schedule. Here's all you need to know

An All-Ireland camogie final replay, six All-Ireland club semi finals across three grades, and a host of pre-season toes in the water across the four provinces

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Dublin v Limerick - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Cathal O’Neill done looking back as Limerick eye better and stronger '26

For the first time since 2017, Limerick failed to deliver a piece of championship silverware. And Cathal O’Neill started just one of the six championship outings.

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Brian McGrath celebrates with the Liam MacCarthy Cup 11/12/2025

Four Munster counties break €2m barrier as inter-county spending hits new record

Kerry recorded the biggest jump in spending, almost €500,000, as they lifted the Sam Maguire Cup this year and their team holiday cost to the US and Mexico cost €366,341.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Cahill and Kiely 'delighted' after valuable Champions Under Lights challenge

For Cahill, the ‘Champions Under Lights’ challenge in front of a healthy crowd at Fethard Town Park will help to “close the book” on their triumphant 2025 campaign.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Jack Leamy's late frees see Tipperary overcome Limerick in Champions Under Lights challenge

The match was in aid of the Dillon Quirke Foundation.

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Ardscoil Rís roar back to claim Dean Ryan Cup glory against CBC

Ardscoil Rís roar back to claim Dean Ryan Cup glory against CBC

CBC had led by four with 45 minutes played but Ardscoil Rís fought back to win by two points and claim the school's second Dean Ryan Cup title in three years.

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Mungret St Paul's annex first Limerick Premier U20 hurling title

Mungret St Paul's annex first Limerick Premier U20 hurling title

Meanwhile in the second tier, Garryspillane were comfortable winners over Naomh Eoin, to collect U20 A honours

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

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

Caroline Currid set to rejoin John Kiely's Limerick hurling fold for 2026

Not part of the Limerick backroom team over the past two years, Currid’s return represents a significant boost to the Treaty push to add a sixth Liam MacCarthy crown on John Kiely’s watch.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

John Kiely: 'The club season is extraordinarily long, too long in my view'

John Kiely: 'The club season is extraordinarily long, too long in my view'

Kiely calls for an official off-season for clubs

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Harty Cup permutations: quarter-final spots up for grabs in final group clashes

Harty Cup permutations: quarter-final spots up for grabs in final group clashes

10 schools remain in the hunt for six remaining spots in the knockout stage.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Pointing the way to victory – the elation of scoring the county final winner

Pointing the way to victory – the elation of scoring the county final winner

Tom Clancy is more used to recording county final drama as a well-known GAA journalist - this time however, he wrote himself into local history with his adopted club.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Galway v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A

Limerick to close out National Hurling League campaign with two home games

Kilkenny will travel to Galway and All-Ireland champions Tipperary for their final two National Hurling League games of 2026.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Trillick v Crossmaglen Rangers - AIB Ulster GAA Football Senior Club Championship Quarter-Final

Askeaton Ballysteen Kilcornan cruise to Limerick IFC title win

ABK finished strongly to seal their return to top level football for 2026.

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Adare v Newcastle West - Limerick County Senior Club Football Championship Final

Limerick's new power Mungret St Paul’s ready to face Newcastle West's winning machine

Mungret St. Paul’s teams have been promoted in all four codes since 2021. Victory in Limerick's SFC final would represent a another milestone in one of Munster’s largest clubs, who are threatening to dominate at a plethora of grades

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Colin Ryan and Tiernan Ryan celebrate after the game 19/10/2025

S Hospital see off Doon in Limerick derby to set up Harty Cup showdown with Blackwater

"Your destiny is in your own hands," John the Baptist Community School manager Michael Martin said about his side's round 3 winner-takes-all clash with Blackwater. "Everything to play for, attitude is very good."

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Cork v Kerry - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

Confirmed: Munster GAA puts off Football Championship seeding plan until 2027

After a series of consultations with counties, the forthcoming Munster SFC draw will not be seeded, as proposed

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

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 Rís Dean Ryan and Harty Cup teams in the late 2000s

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Corn Uí Mhuirí team-by-team guide, and the starlets to watch out for, in Munster Colleges SFC

S Corn Uí Mhuirí 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