Former Tipperary senior hurling manager Michael Ryan will take charge of the Limerick county champions Na Piarsaigh.

Loughgiel took Ulster SHC silverware; Limerick's Na Piarsaigh advanced to an AIB Munster semi-final, while Clara and St. Brendan's were crowned Kilkenny and Kerry champions respectively following today's hurling action.

Gardaí in Limerick have widened their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 22-year-old man whose body was found in the River Shannon at the weekend.

A group of farmers has demanded the Government crack down on foxhunting because it is damaging their livelihoods.