Limerick prove spring form counts for little in May

The criticism in the wake of Limerick’s most disappointing league campaign wasn’t for the faint-hearted.

Promotion to the top tier had yet again eluded Limerick, and Treaty supporters took to their keyboards en masse. Others shouted from the stands. There was nowhere to hid. Justified, said manager TJ Ryan yesterday afternoon. Unfair, fumed Shane Dowling.

Once again, those critics were silenced by Limerick’s opening Munster championship performance. Once again, Limerick showed spring form counts for little when the gates to Tom Semple’s field are opened in late May.