Foley makes shock return as Keane ruled out

BARRY FOLEY is a shock selection on the Limerick team to play Kilkenny in the Allianz National Hurling League final at Thurles, on Sunday.

Foley, who has not played for the county team for three years, recently played in a couple of challenge matches but did not figure in any of Limerick's League or Waterford Crystal teams and he takes the place of injured Mark Keane at left corner forward.

Selector Liam Lenihan said that Foley, from the Patrickswell club and who figured in the 1996 All-Ireland final defeat by Wexford, had shown up well in training and was a player with plenty of experience.