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Hurling Nation: Time for Dublin to seize their chance

Dublin must grab the opportunity to shake up the hurling order and prove that their stunning victory over Limerick wasn't just a one-off.

Hurling • 04 Jul

In total Emmett Rigter kicked three points for the victors

Limerick strike late to stun Westmeath in Tailteann Cup

Limerick have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Tailteann Cup after a dramatic win by the narrowest of margins against Westmeath, as it finished 0-19 to 0-18 at Laois Hire O'Moore Park

Football • 01 Jun

4 July 2022; Brooks Keopka of USA chips onto the 16th green during day one of the JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare Manor Golf Club in Adare, Limerick. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Dates confirmed for 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor

The dates for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor have been confirmed, with the biennial matchplay event taking place from 17-19 September

Golf • 28 May

'An tús maith isn't always leath na hoibre'

Hurling Nation: Drama in store for round-robin finale

Time flies and we're already at the end of a round robin for another year and with most games carrying consequence, we're set for another exciting weekend of action.

Hurling • 23 May

James Naughton landed 0-04 as Limeick overcame London

Limerick ease past London to make a winning start

Limerick opened their Tailteann Cup campaign with a 0-25 to 1-15 victory over London at a sun drenched Newcastle West

Football • 10 May

"The season is too short and the schedule makes little sense"

Hurling Nation: Calendar needs work, Déise need a win

Dónal Óg Cusack casts his eye over the Munster Championship clash between Waterford and Limerick, while again raising questions about the suitability of the hurling championship calendar.

Hurling • 02 May

Allianz Hurling League: Kilkenny 0-29 Limerick 0-20

Relive all the action from UPMC Nowlan Park as Kilkenny host Limerick.

Hurling • 15 Mar

Limerick's Kyle Hayes is pursued by Anthony Burns of Galway

Limerick record commanding win over Galway

Shane O'Brien starred with 1-03 as Limerick ran out comfortable 1-27 to 0-18 winners at TUS Gaelic Grounds as the home side got their league campaign back on track against an in-form Galway side.

Hurling • 09 Mar

James Naughton was in clinical form for Limerick

Impressive Limerick cruise past Carlow

Limerick got their Allianz Football League Division 4 ambitions back on track when they ran out 1-17 to 0-13 winners over Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park.

Football • 22 Feb

Enda Smith of Roscommon steers home a goal against Down

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Read back on how all the action from Sunday's five games in the Allianz Football League unfolded.

Football • 26 Jan

David Reidy of Limerick in action against Clare players, from left, Conor Leen, Peter Duggan and Mark Rodgers

Provincial history for Limerick as Banner is lowered

Limerick have become the first county to win six Munster SHC titles in a row after a deserved 1-26 to 1-20 victory against Clare at FBD Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 09 Jun 24

Munster SHC final recap: Limerick 1-26 Clare 1-20

The action as it happened from the 2024 Munster hurling final, where Limerick completed a sixth title in a row

Hurling • 09 Jun 24

All-Ireland Camogie round-up: Dublin see off Wexford

Dublin came out on top of a crunch tie with Wexford at Parnell Park to place one foot in the quarter-finals of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship.

Camogie • 08 Jun 24

Josh Ryan started in goal for Limerick but still managed three points

Ryan and Rigter lead Limerick past neighbours Tipperary

A late Emmet Rigter goal secured Limerick's progress to a Tailteann Cup quarter-final with an eight-point win over neighbours Tipperary.

Football • 09 Jun 24

Donnacha Ó Dalaigh of Limerick beats Eibhear Quilligan in the Clare goal in the 3-15 to 1-18 victory for the All-Ireland champions in April

Munster SHC: History at stake for province's new firm

Pair meet in the third Munster final in a row as Limerick seek to break new ground with sixth on trot as Clare seek finally to bridge long gap to provincial success

Hurling • 09 Jun 24

"Scallions v Strawberries? We let the head rule the heart again, Strawberries to win."

Hurling Nation: Tough trips for big guns in Leinster

No matter how long you've deprived it of oxygen, hurling is a hardy flower, it always blooms. If we leave aside the GAAGO troubles, it's been a great week.

Hurling • 17 May 24

Shane Kingston of Cork is fouled by Kyle Hayes of Limerick

McManus hails Cork spirit as they battle past Limerick

Former Antrim hurler and RTÉ analyst Neil McManus hailed the battling spirit shown by Cork as they kept their season alive with a thrilling last-gasp victory over Limerick.

Hurling • 14 May 24

Cian Lynch alongside Peter Casey after the latter's injury

Limerick confirm Peter Casey suffered broken ankle

Limerick have confirmed that Peter Casey suffered a broken ankle in their Munster SHC victory over Tipperary and will undergo surgery in the coming days.

Hurling • 29 Apr 24

Clare's Kelly on the bench for Limerick clash

Four-time All-Star Tony Kelly has been named on the substitute's bench for Clare's Munster championship opener with Limerick on Sunday at Cusack Park.

GAA • 19 Apr 24

'If the Leinster Championship is sneaking under the radar, parading on centre stage is Munster.'

Limerick under pressure while Leinster limps into life

We're back. With summer on the way, the provincial hurling championships kick into life this weekend and while there may not be too much to get excited about in Leinster, Clare's clash with Limerick has all the makings of a classic.

GAA • 19 Apr 24

Officials at venue are hopeful the National Hunt card scheduled for Friday next can go ahead

Saturday's card at Limerick rained off

Following a sustained period of heavy rainfall, Saturday's fixture at Limerick has been cancelled.

Racing • 12 Apr 24

Declan Hannon battles it out against Clare in the 2023 Munster Championship

Hannon relishing Munster opener with in-form Clare

Limerick captain Declan Hannon has spoken of his admiration for Clare ahead of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship clash between the counties on 21 April.

GAA • 08 Apr 24

Chris Óg Jones of Cork celebrates after scoring his side's first goal

Second-half goal blitz sees Cork past Limerick

Cork booked a Munster Senior Football Championship semi-final date with Kerry after a 3-13 to 0-11 victory over Limerick at SuperValue Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

Football • 07 Apr 24

Jimmy Lee: 'We're starting poorly in games – that's the biggest thing'

Limerick's Lee sees green shoots despite league showing

Jimmy Lee says the Limerick footballers are "inching through" their issues after a winless league campaign.

Football • 03 Apr 24

Sean Finn (R) will get to grips with TJ Reid (C) again on Saturday

Shane McGrath's hurling league semi-final previews

Our hurling analyst Shane McGrath looks ahead to the weekend's Allianz Hurling League last-four clashes as champions Limerick face Kilkenny and Tipperary take on Clare.

Hurling • 22 Mar 24