Pat Donnelly says Limerick academy is reaping rewards

Limerick minor hurling manager Pat Donnelly says the county’s appearance in a fourth consecutive Munster minor final is proof positive that the underage academy established back in 2011 is working.

The academy focuses on the development and education of young hurlers more so than breeding a ‘win at all costs’ mentality and Donnelly, having served at the coalface of the academy over the past four years, is in no doubt that Limerick hurling is stronger for its existence.

“The academy is working and the proof is in the eating, this will be our fourth Munster minor final in-a-row (a feat never before achieved), while the U21s won an All-Ireland last year,” the Limerick manager asserted.