NIALL MORAN scored nine points but it was Seanie O’Connor’s goal just before half time that eventually proved decisive and put Ahane back into the Limerick Live 95FM county SHC final for the first time in four years.

Former U21 All-Ireland winners Eoin Foley, Mark Keane and Timmy Houlihan have been welcomed back into the Limerick hurling fold by manager Padjoe Whelahan.

ALLIANZ NHL DIVISION 1B RESULT:

New Limerick hurling boss Dave Keane has tied down influential trio Joe Quaid, Steve McDonagh and Ciaran Carey to another 12 months at least.

Adare 0-14 Ahane 0-12