Limerick can shake champions

AN inevitable consequence of the recent strides made in Limerick football has been a lowering of the profile of the county hurlers when there would have been strong hopes of a breakthrough after significant success at U21 level.

Three years after coming so close to winning the Munster final and following two changes in management, they face holders Cork in the first of the Guinness Munster semi-finals at the Gaelic Grounds tomorrow with more hope than optimism of causing an upset.

Limerick are reported to be quietly confident based on the consistency achieved in recent games and being able to put out a settled team.