Kiely: Defeat to Kilkenny won't define Limerick

Limerick manager John Kiely said he knew straight away that Darragh O’Donovan’s late sideline had taken a deflection off Cillian Buckley’s hurl, but did not criticise the match officials for failing to award a ‘65.

Limerick sub O’Donovan attempted to provide the equalising score with a 74th-minute sideline cut, but the sliotar went to the right of the Canal End posts after taking a deflection off Buckley’s hurl. The umpire in question signalled for a wide, instead of a ‘65. O’Donovan was irate that no ‘65 was awarded. Referee Alan Kelly sounded the final whistle as the ensuing restart hung in the air.