David Byrne

RTÉ Sport contributor

22 June 2025; Tony McCarthy of Limerick during the Tailteann Cup semi-final match between Wicklow and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Limerick join Fermanagh in relegation despite victory

An impressive fightback and a nine-point turnaround in the second half wasn't enough as Limerick were relegated to back down to Division 4 despite a one-point victory over already-relegated Fermanagh in Mick Neville Park.

Football • 22 Mar

Seán Finn of Limerick in action against Brian Concannon of Galway - 2026 hurling league

Limerick withstand late Galway surge to reach 1A final

They made hard work of it in the end, but Limerick defeated Galway with just two points to spare - 2-27 to 0-31 - after a game of two halves at TUS Gaelic Grounds to book their place in this year's Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final where they will face Munster rivals Cork.

Hurling • 22 Mar

Seán O'Shea, right, celebrates with team-mate Dylan Geaney, who scored their side's first goal, during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Kerry and Mayo at Austin Stack Park in Tralee, Kerry.

Kerry flex attacking muscle to ease past Mayo

Kerry put one foot in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final thanks a comprehensive and comfortable 16-point win over Mayo, 2-29 to 0-19, in front of a packed Austin Stack Park.

Football • 14 Mar

7 March 2026; Shane O’Brien of Limerick on his way to scoring his side's first goal despite the attention of Dáire O'Leary of Cork during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by To

Limerick's power-packed second half ends Cork's run

With Limerick and Cork potentially meeting five times this year, one would have excused either side of shadow boxing in this Division 1A clash at the Gaelic Grounds, but it was nothing but as the Treaty County powered to a 3-19 to 0-20 win.

Hurling • 07 Mar

Mark McInerney of Clare during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2 match between Monaghan and Clare at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones, Monaghan.

McInerney and Cleary lead the way for in-form Banner

The attacking brilliance of Mark McInerney and Eoin Cleary, scorers of 1-15 between them, helped secure Clare a third Allianz Football League Division 3 win on the trot as they defeated Limerick with nine points to spare, 1-21 to 1-12, under the lights at Mick Neville Park.

Football • 28 Feb

22 June 2025; Peter Nash of Limerick during the Tailteann Cup semi-final match between Wicklow and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Nash and grab as Limerick beat Wexford at the death

It was the late, late show in Limerick as a stoppage time Peter Nash goal clawed a dramatic win from the jaws of defeat for the Treaty men in a sun-drenched Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale.

Football • 15 Feb

Limerick tame the Cats to pick up first points

Limerick eased past Kilkenny with seven points to spare – 1-26 to 2-16 - to secure their first win of the Division 1A campaign and their first competitive win since May of last year with Aaron Gillane scoring the Treaty men's goal 14 minutes from time.

Hurling • 08 Feb

Shane Annett of Down during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Down and Antrim at Páirc Esler in Newry, Down. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Annett to the rescue as Down sneak past Limerick

Down maintained their perfect start to their Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign thanks to a dramatic and hard-fought one-point victory over Limerick at a sun-drenched Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale on Saturday afternoon.

Football • 31 Jan