Goalfest victory over Wexford sets up historic day for Limerick footballers

Limerick manager Jimmy Lee said the draw with Wicklow in the sixth round of the league was the turning point for his side this year. 

James Naughton scored nine points for Limerick in the victory over Wexford. Pic: Tom Beary/Sportsfile

Tailteann Cup quarter-final: Limerick 4-21 (4-2-17) Wexford 2-19 (2-6-7) 

Prior to March 29, the Limerick footballers had not set foot in Croke Park in just under three years. The gap to the most recent visit before that was nine years, give or take a week.