Shane Dowling to make Limerick return as keeper

The 2014 All-Star and 2018 All-Ireland winner retired in 2020 due to a serious knee injury

Na Piarsaigh goalkeeper Shane Dowling during the 2023 Limerick County Senior Club Hurling Championship final between Na Piarsaigh and Patrickswell at the TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Limerick manager John Kiely has persuaded Shane Dowling to come out of inter-county retirement as he looks to replace injured goalkeeper Nickie Quaid.

The 2014 All-Star and 2018 All-Ireland winning forward stepped away in 2020 due to a serious knee injury but has been playing in goal for Na Piarsaigh the past two seasons.