Limerick rising through the camogie ranks

The presence of Tipperary and Limerick in the Division 1 semi-finals of the National League this weekend is evidence of the growing competitiveness of camogie at the highest level, with neither All-Ireland champions Cork nor regular contestants Wexford progressing to the last four.

Limerick have shown signs of being a coming force in the past few years, making progress in steady increments from 2013, when they lost the All-Ireland intermediate final but won Division 2 of the League. They ensured their place at senior level 12 months later and have been putting it up to the big guns ever since.

The advancements made this year were very evident, as they beat Cork twice en route to the last four, all under the guidance of Patrickswell clubman John Tuohy, who took over from Joe Quaid, after the former All-Star goalkeeper moved on to Kildare’s hurlers.