John Fogarty: No league bluffing for Limerick

Although, the proximity of the league finale and the provincial championship has been a factor for John Kiely in the past, he doesn’t seem to be perturbed by it this time around

SHARP EYE: Limerick manager John Kiely before his side’s Allianz League win over Westmeath on Sunday. Limerick have reverted to a win-every-game philosophy. Pic: INPHO/Evan Treacy

Over the weekend, all four managers whose teams are currently in Division 1 semi-final spots were asked about their attitude towards the rest of the competition.

You might be led to believe Tipperary manager Liam Cahill gave the most convincing answer. Cahill stressed the league was one of only two national titles that can be won. He said he would be taking the same approach to it as he did when his Waterford outfit beat Cork in the final only for the Déise to then fail to make the top three in Munster. That experience has been cited as a scare story but Cahill, after his side secured top spot in Division 1, Group B on Saturday, appeared keen to dispel the theory.