Clubs stranded between a rock and a hard place

The changing names of those clubs filling out the fixtures and tables are to be welcomed on the basis that change is not to be feared.

Clubs stranded between a rock and a hard place

Garryowen. Shannon. A packed Dooradoyle. Same as it ever was except, of course, it won’t be when the two Limerick rivals scrape off any summer rust tonight and go head-to-head like butting rams.

When referee David Wilkinson gives them the nod at 7.30pm it will mark the first time in the near quarter century since the All-Ireland League was spawned that the clubs meet outside the top flight.

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