Eamonn Cregan embarrassed by Limerick’s 'pitiful' All-Ireland record

Today marks two years since John Kiely guided Limerick to a first Liam MacCarthy Cup in 45 years

Former Limerick hurling manager Eamonn Cregan. Photograph: Liam Burke/Press 22

Limerick legend Eamonn Cregan says the county’s total of eight All-Ireland SHC titles is “pitiful” and “a real pain in the butt” but he is buoyed by the current amount of talent.

Today marks two years since John Kiely guided the county to the Liam MacCarthy for the first time in 45 years. Cregan was part of the team that itself ended a stretch of 31 years without an All-Ireland in 1973 and naturally he doesn’t want them waiting as long for a ninth crown.