Richie McCarthy vows Limerick career won't end like this

Although very much aware that time is not on his side, Richie McCarthy has not given up hope of playing some part — any part — in Limerick’s Liam MacCarthy defence.

It is now six and a half months since the Limerick defender underwent surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and when pressed for a return date, the 31-year-old admits it is his ambition to be back on the field for his native Blackrock when the county premier intermediate hurling championship resumes at the end of August.