Na Piarsaigh's Dowling unsure on Limerick future 

Life for Dowling, his wife Paula and little Tommy, who turns 2 in December, are good and he reports he has had no adverse issues with his knee. 

Limerick goalkeeper Shane Dowling. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Eleven months ago, shortly after Nickie Quaid tore his cruciate, Shane Dowling received a message suggesting one man’s difficulty could be another’s opportunity and prompt his return to the Limerick panel.

Even though he had been impressing in Na Piarsaigh’s goal since 2023, the then 31-year-old brushed off the idea but 11 days later his comeback was confirmed.