Holders Limerick have named a powerful side for tomorrow’s Munster U21 semi-final clash with Tipperary at the (Gaelic Grounds 7.30pm).

IT was a Monday morning feeling with a difference for Crusheen captain Gerry O’Grady yesterday after his side and Na Piarsaigh played out the first draw in the Munster club senior hurling championship since 1985.

Limerick sharpshooter Kevin Downes is a major doubt for his side's All-Ireland Under-21 HC semi-final against Galway at Semple Stadium on Saturday.

KEVIN DOWNES confesses it was weird. When he entered the dressing rooms of the Staker Wallace club in Martinstown near Kilmallock last January, he was unsure. On a black winter’s night, he was introduced to the world of senior inter-county hurling, just over four months since he’d torn open the envelope and digested his Leaving Cert results.

Limerick include five senior panelists for their Erin Munster U21 hurling semi-final clash with Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds tonight.

Limerick stormed to a third All-Ireland U21 title in a row with an 18 point drubbing of hapless Galway at a sun-drenched Semple Stadium.

Peter Lawlor returns to captain the Limerick U21s ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland final against Galway.