Limerick preparing to shed their L-plates

TURNING potential into results is one of the key aims for Limerick attacker Muiris Gavin this season — and they’ll get first-hand experience of a team of achievers tomorrow in their opening Allianz League Division One tie at the Gaelic Grounds.

"Laois made a huge impression last year and after reaching the League final, they went on and won the Leinster Championship. With Mick O'Dwyer in charge, you know they won't be resting on their laurels this season either. They will be looking to build on that," says Gavin.

Promotion to the League's top table is a boost, but Gavin is aware that Limerick must continue the progress made last season, when they trounced Cork in the Championship and only went out at the qualifier stage against Armagh.