Limerick IT facing uphill battle to overcome UL after hectic schedule, says Kelly

Limerick IT’s 2005 Fitzgibbon Cup winning captain Eoin Kelly believes semi-final opponents University of Limerick have a huge advantage ahead of this afternoon’s eagerly-awaited derby tie.

Following LIT’s quarter-final victory over IT Carlow on Tuesday, manager Davy Fitzgerald appealed to Higher Education GAA chiefs for some breathing space to allow his players to recover.

Fitzgerald suggested playing the final of the prestigious third-level competition next week and while authorities were sounded out about the prospect, no formal application for a delay was submitted.