Aidan O'Connor thrives as Limerick make statement against Cork

John Kiely praised O’Connor’s patience, perseverance, and the manner in which he is now pouncing on the opportunity afforded to him.

THRIVING: Aidan O'Connor in action for Limerick. Pic: ©INPHO/James Lawlor.

Here’s a novel piece of information for you. Aidan O’Connor has never started a Munster Championship round-robin game. There have been six cameos over the past two seasons but never a round-robin start.

Barring injury, that statistic will be corrected next month. 23-year-old O’Connor has elevated himself so far up the green pecking order that his place in the Limerick attack is now without question.