Kiely vows Limerick are working hard to overcome 'dip in form'

Limerick manager John Kiely before the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A match against Clare at Cusack Park in Ennis

John Kiely admits his Limerick team are experiencing a dip in form “and the easy things don’t come so easy to them”.

The All-Ireland champions picked up their first point in Division 1, Group A campaign in Sunday afternoon's draw with Clare but will need to avoid defeat against Offaly to ensure they don’t get dragged into a relegation play-off.