Limerick talisman Lynch ruled out of Munster Championship

Treaty's two-time hurler of the year out until mid-June at the earliest after picking up hamstring injury against Waterford

Sore one: Cian Lynch of Limerick receives medical attention from chartered Physiotherapist Mark Melbourne during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2 match between Limerick and Waterford. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Two-time hurler of the year Cian Lynch has been ruled out for the remainder of the Munster senior hurling championship.

The Limerick star was replaced after 11 minutes in last Saturday’s Round 2 victory over Waterford having injured his hamstring. He will miss the remaining games against Tipperary in TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday week and Clare in Ennis on May 15.