John Kiely: Limerick taking 'great pride' from Conor Murray's Lions captaincy

“It’s a significant honour in world sport, let alone rugby.”

Conor Murray. Photo by Ian Rutherford/Sportsfile

Limerick senior hurling manager John Kiely paid a warm tribute to fellow countyman Conor Murray, recently named captain of the British and Irish Lions team to tour South Africa.

“The best of luck to Conor, he’s obviously a great leader and a tremendous player, he always delivers - he’s Mr Consistent, an incredible athlete.