Ryan on fire for rampant Limerick

IT was men against boys at the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday night, where Limerick shocked last year’s All-Ireland semi-finalists Meath in emphatic style.

The incredible win was orchestrated by an Ian Ryan hat-trick and near perfect displays from full-back Johnny McCarthy, centre-back Stephen Lavin, midfielder John Galvin and centre-forward James Ryan.

Limerick proved that in this mood, they are as good as any team left in the Championship.