GAA: Champs ‘can go all the way’

LIMERICK star Gary Kirby, who played his last game for Patrickswell yesterday, is convinced newly crowned Munster champions Newtownshandrum have the ability to capture All-Ireland honours.

“They are a superb side and have an abundance of speed, skill and class. It is very difficult to look beyond them,” said Kirby after formally announcing his retirement. He won 10 Limerick county senior and two Munster club medals, as well as a host of intercounty honours.

However, Newtown coach Ger Cunningham was the first to admit his charges had him worried early on when they conceded two goals in the opening eight minutes.