Limerick turn it around to claim first title

LIMERICK came from six points down at half-time to claim the All-Ireland ladies junior football championship crown against Louth at Croke Park yesterday.

The Shannonsiders, beaten finalists against Antrim last year, came storming back in the second half, having trailed 3-4 to 1-4 at the break.

Tommy Stack’s charges completed a remarkable turnaround in the second half, outscoring Louth by 3-6 to 0-4 as the West County Hotel Cup was secured in emphatic style.