Wins for Effin, Blackrock, Na Piarsaigh and Bruff in the opening round of the Limerick PIHC

The Treaty County's Premier Intermediate grade sees eight sides battle for a place in the top four, before semi-finals and the final decides who moves to Senior.

Nickie Quaid of Limerick and an umpire look on as a hole is repaired in a net during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kilkenny and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

There was victories for Effin, Blackrock, Na Piarsaigh and Bruff in the opening round of the Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship.

Nickie Quaid returned to the playing field just one-week after helping the Treaty county to their historic victory in Croke Park. He lined out at centre-back as Effin defeated Newcastle West in Ballyagran.