THERE were very few positives to be taken from this historic Leinster SHC quarter-final in Croke Park yesterday, certainly not for Antrim who, after years of agitation, were making their first appearance in the province.

A David Treacy hat-trick wasn’t enough to save Dublin from an agonising two points defeat by Tipperary in this riveting Allianz NHL Division One tie at Semple Stadium, Thurles yesterday.

Limerick 1-11 Dublin 0-12