John Kiely unsure if lay-off will work in Limerick's favour

For the second time in three years, Kiely’s men begin the season as reigning All-Ireland champions - but the county have never won back-to-back titles

John Kiely: "When the season was over, it was over. Finito. For our lads, there’s good and bad in that."

Limerick manager John Kiely doesn’t want his players to “overthink” their approach to the county’s Liam MacCarthy defence.

For the second time in three years, Kiely’s men begin the season as reigning All-Ireland champions, with the class of 2021 bidding to make history by becoming the first Limerick side to string together back-to-back titles.