TJ Ryan confirms David Breen Limerick injury blow

Limerick’s David Breen has been ruled out of action until the start of July, meaning the Na Piarsaigh man will miss the Munster SHC semi-final against Tipperary should the county see off Clare on May 24 in the provincial opener.

Breen’s absence for that Banner clash had already been reported earlier this week, but Limerick manager TJ Ryan confirmed the length of his absence last night though he was unable to give a timeframe for the return of injured goalkeeper Nickie Quaid.

“Huge,” Ryan agreed when it was put to him that their respective losses were somewhat significant. “Two experienced players at this level. Experience is key. Both guys would have been playing.