Limerick SHC: Na Piarsaigh lose again and now need winning surge

All-Ireland Club hurling champions Na Piarsaigh were again defeated in the Limerick SHC over the weekend.

Six days after losing to Kilmallock, they fell to Doon on Saturday, 2-18 to 1-19, and must now win their three last group games to continue the defence of their county, Munster and All Ireland honours.

Doon flew from the traps and were 1-2 to 0-0 clear inside three minutes with Barry Murphy getting the goal. The goal divided the teams at half time, 1-9 to 0-9. An early second-half goal from Kevin Downes had Na Piarsaigh ahead briefly and for the only time. Darragh Stapleton hit back with Doon’s second goal and points from Murphy and Darragh O’Donovan saw them hold on for victory.