Limerick manager Pat Donnelly: We must atone for no-show in Munster minor decider

Had Pat Donnelly not been on the bench the last time a Limerick minor hurler lifted the Irish Press Cup, he probably wouldn’t be standing on the sideline tomorrow.

Donnelly was a sub in 1984 when Anthony O’Riordan captained the Treaty County to their first All-Ireland minor win in 26 years.

Kilkenny and themselves finished the level the first day, with Limerick edging a low-scoring replay – 2-5 to 2-4 it finished - in Thurles. The present Limerick boss saw game-time during their semi-final win, but was unused in either of the Kilkenny games.