Houlihan quits Limerick panel

THE LIMERICK hurling stand-off took another twist yesterday with the withdrawal of goalkeeper Timmy Houlihan from the Shannonsiders’ 2010 National Hurling League panel.

The Adare club man was included on the NHL panel released on Thursday and was expected to provide much-needed big-game experience, but yesterday Houlihan withdrew his name from consideration for the foreseeable future.

Goalkeeper on Limerick’s three-in-a-row All-Ireland U21 side from 2000 to 2002, Houlihan captained the side to their 2001 triumph.