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'I'd say Paul Kinnerk sleeps with the tactics board to see what he can do to get an advantage - a genius at his work'

Cahill call leaves Waterford best placed to challenge

Limerick's awesome demolition of Cork suggested this talented and well managed Limerick team can dominate for years, but Shane Dowling believes Waterford could be their closest challengers after Liam Cahill's decision to stick around.

GAA • 27 Aug 21

Declan Hannon is only the second person to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup three times as captain, after Cork legend Christy Ring

From tears to triple crown, Kiely's tribute to Hannon

Limerick manager John Kiely has paid tribute to Treaty captain Declan Hannon, who equalled Christy Ring's record of lifting the Liam MacCarthy Cup for a third time after Sunday's All-Ireland final win over Cork.

GAA • 23 Aug 21

John Kiely's men charged to an All-Ireland triumph

Limerick haven't peaked yet, warns John Kiely

Limerick hurling manager John Kiely warned that his side still have room to improve after they won their third All-Ireland title in four years.

GAA • 22 Aug 21

John Kiely required acupuncture after this game

Kiely reveals 2018 stress as he took step back

Limerick manager John Kiely has revealed he had to step away from the role for a number of days in 2018 after needing acupuncture to release tension following an All-Ireland Hurling Championship semi-final victory.

GAA • 19 Aug 21

Kingston and Kiely will be plotting their teams' respective routes to glory

In Profile: Kiely and Kingston vie for managerial glory

As Limerick and Cork prepare for battle in the All-Ireland hurling final, we take a closer look at the respective managers John Kiely and Kieran Kingston.

GAA • 19 Aug 21

Limerick manager John Kiely before throw-in on Saturday

Making hay, even if sun doesn't shine - Kiely's delight

Neither runaway bales nor a soft Irish summer day could dampen manager John Kiely's enthusiasm at the sight of so many supporters in the stands at Croke Park yesterday.

GAA • 08 Aug 21

Referee John Keenan shows a red card to Peter Casey of Limerick

Kiely will analyse Casey red before deciding on appeal

Limerick manager John Kiely admitted he did not see the incident that led the Peter Casey being sent-off in his side's All-Ireland hurling semi-final victory but did not rule out launching an appeal.

GAA • 07 Aug 21

Flanagan's goal appeared to give Limerick some belief

Kiely: 'A little bit of restructuring' got us past Tipp

Limerick manager John Kiely says that "a little bit of restructuring" was the key to them turning around today's Munster SHC final against Tipperary.

GAA • 18 Jul 21

John Kiely's side impressed in their win over Cork but they still hit 20 wides

Kiely aiming for better accuracy from Limerick

Limerick manager John Kiely has said that his side have plenty of room to improve in front of the posts following their 2-22 to 1-17 Munster semi-final win over Cork.

GAA • 04 Jul 21

Kiely remarks were blown out of proportion - Dowling

Shane Dowling believes John Kiely's remarks about Galway players diving during their clash with Limerick on Sunday were "blown out of proportion".

GAA • 20 May 21

Limerick suffered their first loss in 21 months

Not part of the game - Kiely blasts Galway 'simulation'

Disgruntled Limerick boss John Kiely took aim at opponents Galway and the GAA and following their Allianz League defeat to the Tribesmen.

GAA • 16 May 21

Limerick manager John Kiely does not want to see a return to play until the country has the Covid crisis under control

'Get it right' - Kiely urges caution on return to play

Limerick hurling manager John Kiely has called for a cautious approach for the resumption of Gaelic Games in 2021 and urged the GAA to take its time in order to "get it right".

GAA • 29 Jan 21

Katie Taylor was also named Sportsperson of the Year in 2012

Katie Taylor is RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year 2020

After successfully defending her undisputed lightweight belts, Katie Taylor has been named the RTÉ Sport Sportsperson of the Year 2020.

Boxing • 28 Jan 21

John Kiely: "I've no doubt that reality checks will be only around the corner for these lads."

Reality checks around the corner for Treaty - Kiely

Limerick boss John Kiely has warned his All-Ireland hurling champions that the spring will bring a whole new set of challenges as they look to defend the three titles they won in 2020.

GAA • 09 Jan 21

Limerick manager John Kiely lifts the Liam MacCarthy cup

Perfect 10: Limerick savour view from top of mountain

Limerick's All-Ireland winning manager John Kiely said he was "immensely proud" after his players became the first team in almost 60 years to win every league and championship game in a single season.

GAA • 14 Dec 20

Paul Kinnerk leading the Limerick warm-up before last year's All-Ireland semi-final

Special K - the visionary coach making Limerick tick

Limerick's innovative young head coach Paul Kinnerk has proven to be the perfect foil to John Kiely's leadership skills.

GAA • 13 Dec 20

Kiely confident green machine can banish gremlins

Limerick were not at their best against Galway but still found a way to win and manager John Kiely is confident he can fix any failings ahead of their All-Ireland final date with Waterford in two weeks' time.

GAA • 30 Nov 20

John Kiely has so far led Limerick to an All-Ireland crown, two Munster titles and two league triumphs in his four seasons in charge

Kiely: Waterford put us under a lot more pressure

Limerick manager John Kiely admitted that Waterford had given his team their toughest test to date in a Munster final the Treaty county eventually won by four points.

GAA • 15 Nov 20

'We'd be far from happy with the overall performances'

John Kiely: Limerick are capable of playing better

Limerick manager John Kiely says he's expecting a close game in the Munster SHC final against Waterford, despite his side being huge favourites for the game.

GAA • 13 Nov 20

'We know where we're at, we know what we need to work on'

Kiely hoping to use match sharpness in quick turnaround

Limerick manager John Kiely says he's hopeful his team can make use of the advantage of having already played a game when they take on Tipperary in the Munster SHC semi-final next weekend.

GAA • 25 Oct 20

John Kiely led Limerick to their first All-Ireland title in 45 years in 2018

'Irish society needs it' - Championships key for Kiely

Limerick hurling manager John Kiely believes there will be All-Ireland hurling and football championships this year, despite the latest uncertainty caused by Covid-19.

GAA • 19 Aug 20

'We need to do what's right and do whatever's expected of us'

Kiely calls for 'solidarity' during Covid-19 emergency

Limerick hurling manager John Kiely has called for 'solidarity' on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland as the country attempts to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak.

GAA • 16 Mar 20