Limerick plan to use Tipp mauling as motivation

LIMERICK’S hammering in the All-Ireland hurling semi-final against Tipperary should serve as a powerful motivation for the team going forward, writes county secretary Mike O’Riordan in his report to last night’s annual convention in Caherconlish.

Chosen last May as the county’s first full-time secretary, he says that the game produced “one of the worst displays for generations.”! “The game from a Limerick point of view lacked flair, intensity and steel, which is traditional with Limerick teams. The scoreline on the day told its own story with a 24-point drubbing and it is hard to pinpoint any given factor prior to the day to legislate for such a display.

“For the coming year it will be important that everyone will remember this day and that they will feel the pain until there is an opportunity to redeem themselves against Tipperary or Cork in the Munster hurling championship.’’ He praises the senior football team for their performances over the course of the year, stating they were unlucky in the Munster final and the All-Ireland qualifier game against Meath.