Coaching work in Limerick reaping rewards

A FELLA said to me coming out of Semple Stadium yesterday, “Thank God this winter hurling is over!”

You know what, he’s dead right. Even for the Crusheen players, I’d say this comes as a relief. The conditions in Thurles yesterday were very heavy.

It won’t bother Na Piarsaigh though, who have been fighting a fierce battle for years to keep hurling alive in Limerick city. This is vindication for all those years of hard work by the underage coaches who brought through Shane Dowling, Kevin Downes and the Breen brothers.