Morans strike early to pave way for Ahane

AHANE, the 19-times champions, will play Na Piarsaigh in the October 2 Limerick SHC final after last night’s 3-13 to 1-12 semi-final replay win over Emmets at the Gaelic Grounds.

Ahane got off to a flying start, with Moran brothers, Ollie and Niall, each scoring a goal inside the opening five minutes. They added a point each as Ahane raced into a 2-2 to 0-0 lead after just seven minutes. But they were to score just once more in the opening half, which ended level, 2-3 to 1-6.

Mike O’Brien had Emmets off the mark in the 10th minute and then Peter Ryan, Eoin Walsh and Paul Neenan frees cut the lead until Eoin O’Leary goaled in the 23rd minute.