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Diarmaid Byrnes of Limerick during the 2019 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final

Fogarty tips Limerick to learn valuable 2019 lesson

Former Kilkenny hurler Aidan Fogarty tells RTÉ 2FM's Game On that he expects Limerick to learn crucial lessons from 2019

GAA • 16 Jan 20

Cian Lynch cuts a dejected figure following the All-Ireland hurling semi-final defeat to Kilkenny

Lynch: I'll probably be sick watching the hurling final

Limerick star Cian Lynch says there is still a lot of hurt over his side's semi-final defeat to Kilkenny, but struggles to pick a winner for Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final

Hurling • 12 Aug 19

Darragh O'Donovan and a Limerick official appeal to linesman Patrick Murphy after the sideline was ruled wide

'We knew it took a touch' - missed call costs Limerick

Limerick manager John Kiely was left to rue what might have been after the officials missed a Kilkenny touch on a late sidleline cut that could have earned his side the chance of a replay in the All-Ireland semi-final.

GAA • 28 Jul 19

Manager Watch: Who's going and who's staying in hurling

RTÉ Sport takes a look at the eleven managers that guided teams in the race for this year's All-Ireland and rates the chances of them still being in charge for 2020.

GAA • 17 Jul 19

'I think four weeks is good for Limerick, I think training will be so good it won't really affect them'

Physical edge helping Limerick over line - Tobin

The physical conditioning of the Limerick hurlers is proving to be the difference against opponents, according to former player Seanie Tobin.

Hurling • 02 Jul 19

John Kiely and selector Paul Kinnerk celebrate

Kiely believes Limerick have silenced their doubters

Limerick manager John Kiely believes that his side's Munster final victory over Tipperary answered any lingering questions about the desire within his squad.

Hurling • 30 Jun 19

John Kiely and Liam Sheedy after the round-robin game

Rotation key part of Kiely plan for Limerick

Limerick boss John Kiely says lessons from last year's Munster Championship informed much of his selection policy for this year's campaign.

GAA • 27 Jun 19

John Kiely has guided Limerick to a first provincial title since 2014

Kiely: Limerick will learn from defeat

Losing for the second time in the Munster Hurling championship was not ideal for Limerick but manager John Kiely believes it will really stand to the All-Ireland champions.

GAA • 16 Jun 19

Limerick manager John Kiely and Waterford boss Paraic Fanning shake hands after the game

Treaty defeat to trigger 'soul-search', says Déise boss

Waterford manager Paraic Fanning admits that his side face "a lot of soul-searching" after bowing out of the running for Munster championship with defeat to Limerick.

GAA • 02 Jun 19

John Kiely shakes hands with Cork's John Meyler after the game

Kiely lays it on the line for his Limerick side

The All-Ireland champions have two weeks to get things right ahead of their trip to Walsh Park to face Waterford.

Hurling • 19 May 19

Limerick's Nickie Quaid blocks a shot from Seamus Harnedy of Cork in last year's All-Ireland semi-final

'There was only a flick of a ball between us'

Limerick boss John Kiely expects another close contest when Cork come calling to the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday.

GAA • 16 May 19

John Kiely (L) celebrates with Diarmaid Byrnes after the league final win against Waterford

John Kiely braced for 'cut-throat' Munster Championship

Heavy is the head that wears the crown but Limerick boss John Kiely insists complacency will not be an issue for his All-Ireland champions as they prepare for a "cut-throat" Munster Championship.

GAA • 01 Apr 19

Limerick wing-back Diarmuid Byrnes attempts to get away from the Dublin cover at Nowlan Park

John Kiely 'surprised' by Dublin approach

Limerick manager John Kiely believes the challenge posed by Dublin flooding bodies around the middle third will stand them in good stead for the rest of the year.

GAA • 25 Mar 19

Limerick's John Kiely was unhappy with some of the decisions

Kiely bemoans referee inconsistency

Limerick manager John Kiely criticised the consistency of referee Paud O'Dwyer in his side's thrilling draw with Clare in Cusack Park.

GAA • 03 Mar 19

Duignan: Limerick don't want to be 'one-hit wonders'

Limerick's perfect start tot he Allianz League is an indication that they will be serious contenders again in 2019, according to Michael Duignan.

GAA • 18 Feb 19

Graeme Mulcahy starts for Limerick against Tipperary

Limerick have the edge over Tipperary - Shane McGrath

Former Tipperary hurler Shane McGrath believes that Limerick have the edge over his old side this weekend as the two teams met at the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday night.

GAA • 02 Feb 19

Kiely proud as Limerick show the spirit of champions

Having staved off a late Wexford fightback in their Allianz League victory in Newtown this afternoon, Limerick manager John Kiely was pragmatic in his assessment of a game that saw his side come out on top at Innovate Wexford Park.

GAA • 27 Jan 19

"Paul was the fulcrum around the coaching side of things and he did a wonderful, wonderful job"

Kiely: 'Incredible' Kinnerk key to All-Ireland success

All-Ireland winning Limerick manager John Kiely has heaped praise on coach Paul Kinnerk for his "key" role in enabling the county to get their hands on the Liam MacCarthy Cup for the first time in 45 years.

GAA • 08 Sep 18

John Kiely'c charges were able to prevent Galway's early blitz

Stopping Galway's early 'storm' was key for Kiely

Limerick hurling manager John Kiely believes his side's All-Ireland hurling final triumph was down to their ability to negate a quick start from Galway and his player's cool heads.

GAA • 20 Aug 18

John Kiely: "Once they can be the best team they can be I'll be happy with that."

Kiely tells Limerick: Be the best that you can be

Keep fighting and be the best team that you can be - that's the message from John Kiely to his Limerick players ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland SHC final showdown with Galway.

GAA • 14 Aug 18

John Kiely has said he has received hate mail since taking over as Limerick manager

Kiely: I receive hate mail even when Limerick win

Limerick manager John Kiely has revealed the level of abuse he has received as Limerick prepare for an All-Ireland hurling final.

GAA • 08 Aug 18

Brennan agrees Limerick players need their space

The hype has been the downfall of many teams, but Limerick are determined now to follow them down that same path.

GAA • 30 Jul 18

John Kiely paid tribute to his cast of substitutes after the semi-final victory over Cork

Kiely singles out subs for praise after memorable win

Limerick manager John Kiely singled out the substitutes who came on for his side for particular praise in the wake of his team's extra-time victory over Cork in today's All-Ireland SHC semi-final.

GAA • 30 Jul 18

'It was a joke' - Limerick boss slams sending-off call

Limerick hurling boss John Kiely has described the sending off of Aaron Gillane as 'a joke.'

GAA • 03 Jun 18

John Kiely's game plan worked for Limerick on Sunday

John Kiely: 'We dominated from start to finish'

Limerick manager John Kiely was delighted with his side's display against Tipperary as they secured a first home Munster Championship victory since 2013.

GAA • 21 May 18