Shannon’s need may have been greater before kick-off, but that didn’t stop Garryowen from inflicting a 12-point defeat on their Limerick rivals in this All-Ireland League Division 1A clash at Thomond Park last night.

THE odd story of Garryowen’s season has been that they can’t win at home and can’t lose away.

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