LIMERICK hurlers who refuse to play under manager Justin McCarthy last night sensationally claimed that “a deliberate and concerted effort” is being made to end their resistance.

EX-LIMERICK captain TJ Ryan last night launched a fierce defence of Limerick’s embattled hurlers, insisting they’re not unmanageable. However, the Garryspillane man said there’s only one resolution to the crippling dispute – Justin McCarthy’s resignation.

ST BROGAN’S College, Bandon put their Munster A SHC title on the line when they play Roscrea Community College in the final today at Garryspillane/Knocklong (12.30pm).

A COUPLE who died yesterday in a head-on crash with a truck were originally from England, but retired a few years ago to live in south Limerick.

A HIGH-RANKING garda nabbed a robbery suspect yesterday after a chase on foot through rugged countryside in Co Limerick.

THESE are encouraging times for the hurling fans of Limerick.

EVERYWHERE else in Ireland, yesterday was a grey, damp day but not in the vast Garryspillane hinterland, in the villages of Knocklong and Galbally, where many of the Limerick SHC- winning team were born and raised.

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IT TOOK an accident of circumstance for TJ Ryan to become captain of the Limerick hurlers, the first player from Garryspillane to ever achieve that honour.