McCarthy wields the axe at Limerick

LIMERICK senior hurling manager Justin McCarthy has sensationally dropped several high-profile players from the panel that took part in this year’s league and championship.

Gone from the panel are full-back Stephen Lucey, along with corner-back Mark O’Riordan, forwards Niall Moran and Andrew O’Shaughnessy and veterans Donie Ryan and Mike O’Brien.

In total McCarthy has dropped 12 of this year’s panel with only 20 players surviving.