Blow for Limerick after Peter Casey cruciate injury confirmed

The corner forward faces a long layoff from hurling

22 August 2021; Peter Casey of Limerick is substituted just before half time during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Cork and Limerick in Croke Park, Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Limerick hurler Peter Casey is set for along absence from the game after it was confirmed he suffered a cruciate ligament injury during the All-Ireland final.

The Na Piarsaigh had been in superb form against Cork, scoring five points from play before he collapsing in agony just before half-time.