Newcastle West make long-awaited return to senior level after holding off Garryspillane

Second-half goals from Diarmaid Kelly and Eoin Hurley were the difference in a slow burner of an IHC final at Limerick headquarters.

SETTING THE TONE: Limerick panellist Ethan Hurley got Newcastle West on their way. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

LIMERICK IHC FINAL: Newcastle West 2-12 Garryspillane 1-11 

Newcastle West are Premier Intermediate champions in Limerick. They are heading back to Senior hurling in the county after over 30 years outside of the top tier.