Person: Eamon Cregan

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Re-examining the 1980 All-Ireland final

Revisiting an old game is always interesting, and the 1980 All-Ireland hurling final on All-Ireland Gold is well worth a rewatch — much obliged, TG4 for Sunday’s broadcast.

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Michael Moynihan: Limerick’s past shows way for hurling’s future

It’s not quite true to say that the hurling season is upon us again, because the hurling season has never truly left us, not even for a weekend or a few days off over Christmas.

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‘He's a two-trick pony’: The top ten Sunday Game controversies

Of all the rows ‘The Sunday Game’ programmes generated during the last 40 years, perhaps changing the theme tune 15 years ago was the greatest of them. Here our GAA correspondent John Fogarty lists 10 of the controversies prompted by comments and quotes.

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Callinan: Like two rutting rams, but Clare v Limerick was never toxic

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DJ Carey hails inspirational coach Jamie Wall as Mary I retain Fitzgibbon title

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Eamon Cregan anger as Limerick board refuses to budge on U-21 games

Mary I boss Eamonn Cregan fumes at showboating stars despite win over GMIT

Mary Immaculate College 2-25 GMIT 0-10: Mary Immaculate manager Eamon Cregan left with a heavy win in the bag, but he was fuming with his side’s second-half efforts as they picked apart a poor GMIT side to reach the Fitzgibbon Cup semi-finals.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2016

Early goals pave way as holders UL deliver in Fitzgibbon Cup

University of Limerick 5-15  Mary Immaculate College 3-14 Fitzgibbon Cup Mary Immaculate College

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

Stephen Lucey calls time on Limerick career

Limerick dual star Stephen Lucey has announced his retirement from inter-county action.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

VIDEO: Thousands pay respects to Tipperary legend Jimmy Doyle

Thousands of hurling fans queued for hours in Thurles last evening for the removal of Tipperary hurling great Jimmy Doyle, who passed away suddenly on Monday, aged 76.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2015

Hickey calls for personal touch

Seamus Hickey has called for Limerick to put a personal development plan in place for each of their up-and-coming players so the county can maximise the talent coming through the underage ranks.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Ryan hopes to make return visit to Leeside

In 1976, Páirc Uí Chaoimh hosted its first Munster senior and minor hurling double-header.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2014

Paddy hopes for divine intervention

One of Limerick’s longest-serving hurling fans is hoping divine intervention can procure a win for the Treaty men in Croke Park against Clare in the All-Ireland hurling semi-final on Sunday.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2013

It’s the little things that make it so special

When Gavin Mortimer wrote A History of Cricket in 100 Objects, nothing would stop Michael Moynihan of this parish giving us this, the Munster hurling championship in 25 objects...

Fri, 12 Jul, 2013

Bennis recalls the heroes of ’73

Seamus Horgan (24, 5’11’’, 11-7 Tournafulla): “Like a lot of goalkeepers Seamus was also a very good outfield player but ended up in goals because he could be a bit wild out there!

Mon, 20 May, 2013

UCC do it for O’Connor

UCC 2-17 Mary Immaculate College, Limerick 2-12

Mon, 04 Mar, 2013

Lehane the shining light as UCC win third Fitzgibbon in five years

UCC 2-17 Mary Immaculate College 2-12

Sat, 02 Mar, 2013

Mighty Mary I eyeing glory

Mary Immaculate 1-17 Waterford IT 1-15

Sat, 02 Mar, 2013

Mary I to face UCC in Fitzgibbon final

Mary Immaculate College, Limerick and UCC will contest tomorrow's Fitzgibbon Cup decider after semi-final wins over Waterford IT and UCD respectively this afternoon in Galway.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2013

Poignant day for Fitz greats

Two semi-finals in the GMIT-hosted Fitzgibbon Cup today, both at the Carnmore in Galway, and two interesting pairings they are.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2013

Cregan takes swipe at 'hurling scrum'

Ahead of the start of the Allianz Hurling League next weekend, former Limerick All-Ireland winner Eamon Cregan has lamented some of the dying arts of the game such as ground hurling.

Tue, 19 Feb, 2013

Cregan says hurling skills on the wane

A former Limerick great has voiced his concern about thedirection hurling is taking, writes John Fogarty

Tue, 19 Feb, 2013

Late O’Farrell strike rescues draw for Mary I

Mary Immaculate, Limerick 1-13 UCC 1-13

Fri, 08 Feb, 2013

Paying fair dues to Munster’s finest

Pat Hartigan: Played minor for Limerick when he was just 15 years of age. Hartigan was part of the Limerick side of 1973 — the last from the county to claim the All-Ireland title.

Sat, 01 Dec, 2012

Dalai Lama to address more than 3,000 in Limerick

The Dalai Lama is visiting Limerick as part of his three-day trip to Ireland and will be addressing 3,100 people in the University of Limerick arena later today.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2011

Barron and Roche to join Munster Hall of Fame

CORK football hero Declan Barron and Tipperary hurling star Mick Roche are thelatest Munster legends set to be inducted into the provinces Hall of Fame at the upcoming Bord Gáis Energy Munster GAA Awards on November 27 in the Malton Hotel in Killarney.

Fri, 12 Nov, 2010

Ardscoil star with an enviable bloodline

SHANE FITZGIBBON never got the chance to play Harty Cup hurling but it didn’t prevent him becoming a senior hurling star with Limerick.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2010

Angry fans

The fans are really …

Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

Westmeath recall O’Shaughnessy, Connellan for Dubs clash

DAVID O’SHAUGHNESSY is in the Westmeath team for tomorrow’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final against Dublin in Croke Park.

Fri, 11 Aug, 2006

Cork dominate Munster all-star selections

The 2006 selections for the Waterford Crystal-sponsored Munster Hurling and Football All-Stars have predictably been dominated by Cork, the reigning provincial champions in both codes.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2006

Skipper Moran relieved Limerick ship no longer rudderless

CONSIDERING they've had four times as many managers as championship wins this past three seasons, it's hardly surprising that Limerick are approaching Sunday's Munster SHC meeting with Tipperary in a fragile state of mind.

Wed, 11 May, 2005

Foley out to break Limerick’s championship lame duck

MARK Foley has a clear vision of where the Limerick hurlers should be later in the summer — not so much a case of where he would wish them to be, but what can be realistically expected from a team which has fallen steadily from the high of a Munster final appearance four years ago.

Tue, 10 May, 2005

Dogs to tackle Cats in reality TV show

REALITY television show The Underdogs is to follow the fortunes of a hurling side this season.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2005

McKenna wants Limerick job as ex-boss Cregan blasts Whelahan

LIMERICK hurling selector Joe McKenna is a candidate for the managerial position vacated by manager Padjoe Whelahan.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2005

Former manager blasts Limerick county board

Former Limerick manager Tom Ryan has launched a blistering attack on the county board, laying the blame for the current hurling crisis on Shannonside firmly at their door.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2005

Whelahan’s job safe for now

THE chairman of Limerick County Board Denis Holmes said last night that there was no immediate threat to Padjoe Whelahan’s role as manager of the county senior side.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2005

Hunt to stay on at Meath helm

John Hunt is to stay on as Meath senior hurling manager, but it's believed that not everyone is pleased with the appointment.

Thu, 14 Oct, 2004

Cregan teams up with Meath hurlers

Former Limerick boss Eamon Cregan has agreed to help out in a coaching role with the Meath hurlers following the appointment of manager John Hunt.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2003

Limerick hurling boss gets the boot

Limerick hurling has been rocked by the removal of manager Dave Keane and his selectors following a county board meeting tonight.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2003

Cyril bids farewell to Santy fantasy

IT WAS the day Cyril Farrell stopped believing in Santy.

Mon, 11 Aug, 2003

Limerick Board seeks date change for match

THE Limerick County Board has sought a change of date for their first round Munster SFC clash with champions Cork on May 25 due to demands on their dual players.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2003

Keane appointed as Limerick hurling manager

Limerick under-21 manager Dave Keane has been appointed as the county’s senior hurling manager for next season.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2002

Limerick's U-21 side unchanged for final

Limerick U-21 boss Dave Keane has made no changes to his starting line-up ahead of tonight's Munster final replay with Tipperary.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2002

Tipp U-21 coach hopes seniors’ loss won’t have knock-on effect

TIPPERARY U-21 hurling coach Noel Sheehy is hoping that the seniors’ defeat by Kilkenny at the weekend won’t have a knock-on effect on his charges ahead of tonight’s Munster final replay against Limerick.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2002

Limerick to name new hurling manager

Limerick County Board is due to name a new hurling manager tonight following the resignation of Eamon Cregan in June.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2002

Fogarty sows the seeds and waits for Offaly to bloom

TEAMS in transition are becoming quite a speciality for Fr Tom Fogarty.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2002

Limerick make six changes

Limerick have made six changes ahead of their Guinness Munster Hurling Championship semi-final clash with Tipperary at Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday.

Thu, 30 May, 2002

GAA: Kerins dropped in row over dual stars

Galway dual star Alan Kerins has been dropped from the county’s hurling panel because of his desire to play both codes.

Tue, 09 Apr, 2002

GAA: Alan Kerins dropped over dual player status

Galway's Alan Kerins has been dropped from the county's senior hurling panel because of his dual player status.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2002

GAA: Cregan may return as Limerick manager

Eamon Cregan may be reinstated as Limerick senior hurling manager.

Fri, 29 Mar, 2002