Garryspillane have too much for South Liberties in Limerick opener

Limerick keeper Nickie Quaid played centre back for Effin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

There were opening round wins for Croagh Kilfinny, Granagh Ballingarry, Garryspillane and Blackrock the Limerick’s Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship. Stumbling at the first hurdle were Effin, Glenroe, South Liberties and Bruff respectively.

The Championship commenced last Thursday evening when 1-12 from young talent Cian O’Carroll inspired Croagh Kilfinny to a 1-21 to 0-16 triumph over Effin. The wing-forward scored a crucial penalty entering the final eight minutes and his side finished scoring 1-6 to just a point after the sides had been virtually inseparable before that.