Dowling backs Limerick to learn from defeat

Limerick star Shane Dowling has predicted further progress for the Shannonsiders in 2013 — and backed his team-mates to bounce back from yesterday’s All-Ireland quarter-final defeat against Kilkenny.

The Treaty men may be plying their trade again in Division 1B of the league but acquitted themselves well in this year’s championship.

And Dowling, who has enjoyed a stellar debut season, heaped praise on boss John Allen and his backroom team.