John Kiely: 'Fantastic' to see Cian Lynch starting after injury lay-off 

His return to the starting team for Saturday’s six-point hammering of Clare saw him win a catalogue of frees, provide a handful of assists, and also chip in with a point.

TALISMAN: Limerick's Cian Lynch signing autographs for young fans after the game. Pic: ©INPHO/Evan Treacy

After his first Limerick start in nine and a half months, manager John Kiely said it was fantastic to see Cian Lynch back on the field at throw-in.

The hamstring injury Lynch suffered during last April’s Munster championship win over Waterford sidelined the two-time hurler of the year until his cameo appearance off the bench in the All-Ireland semi-final, but a further setback - this time his ankle - ruled him out of the subsequent All-Ireland final and put paid to his club season.