Na Piarsaigh primed for glory

NEWCOMERS versus old money in Limerick this weekend, where Na Piarsaigh are chasing a first county SHC title.

Their final opponents, Ahane, are Limerick hurling royalty, with 19 senior crowns, a point not lost on Na Piarsaigh coach Sean Stack.

“Having never won a Limerick senior hurling championship, psychologically that’s a huge obstacle for any group of lads to have to get over,” says Stack. “Usually you’ve got to win your first one fairly ugly because there are all sorts of mental barriers there — it’s difficult enough to explain if you haven’t won one already.