Kiely: 'We have 46 players currently with us. That won't last forever'

Of the many household names absent, John Kiely was reluctant to say who might and mightn’t return for round two. He was equally reluctant to say where Limerick’s early-season building was at by comparison with previous All-Ireland winning campaigns.

PLENTY TO PONDER: Limerick manager John Kiely before the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B match between Limerick and Antrim at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Pic: Tom Beary/Sportsfile

Allianz Hurling League 

Division 1 Group B