Cian Lynch named Limerick senior hurling captain

William O’Donoghue has been appointed as vice-captain for the upcoming season.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025 - 14:32

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Cian Lynch has been named captain of the Limerick senior hurling team for the 2025 season with William O’Donoghue appointed as vice-captain.

The 29-year-old takes over the armband from Declan Hannon, who has skippered the side since 2017 and lifted five All-Ireland hurling titles for Limerick during that time, including four in a row between 2020 and 2023.

A statement from the Treaty county on Sunday announced: "We would like to wish both Cian and William the very best of luck in their roles for the year ahead.

"The Limerick Senior Hurling Management team and all in Limerick GAA would like to take this opportunity to thank Declan Hannon for his extraordinary leadership over the last seven seasons since his appointment in 2017.

"Declan has led the group by example in everything he did on and off the pitch. He has been a wonderful example to those around him and a great support to all players and the management team throughout his time as captain.

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"New players joining the group in particular were always made welcome and encouraged by Declan. In short Declan has at all times put the team first. We have no doubt that he will continue to do so as a player in 2025. Thank you Declan.

Chairman of Limerick County Board Seamus McNamara added: “I’d like to wish Cian all the best in his role as captain and William as Vice Captain for 2025.

"I want to also pay tribute to Declan Hannon’s term as captain. He has been a fantastic role model and no doubt he will continue that on the field in 2025.”

Meanwhile Clare's Diarmuid Ryan has been ruled out of the opening rounds of the National Hurling League after sustaining a foot injury in training recently.

The Cratloe man joins Conor Cleary on the injury list with the Miltown player struggling with a shoulder injury.