David Dempsey propels Na Piarsaigh home

Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) 2-15 Thurles Sarsfields (Tipperary) 0-17: A fine goal by David Dempsey late on finally made this Munster club SHC semi-final safe for Limerick champions Na Piarsaigh, but it was a game overshadowed by the recent passing of Jack Griffin of Thurles Sarsfields.

The match had been postponed from last week and Na Piarsaigh manager Shane O’Neill put his side’s victory in context after the game.

“Without being patronising, our hearts go out to Thurles Sarsfields,” said O’Neill.