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Waterford's Stephen Bennett and Cork's Patrick Horgan will be aiming to make waves in Allianz Hurling League

Hurling Division 1: The league is what you make it

The experience of last year suggests winning the Allianz Hurling League can be a poisoned chalice but each of Division 1's 12 teams have different priorities as the season throws in, writes Eoin Ryan.

Hurling • 04 Feb 23

Jockey Jordan Gainford stepped in to guide Gerri Colombe to victory

Unbeaten Gerri Colombe reigns at Limerick

Gerri Colombe maintained his unbeaten record with victory in the Guinness Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick.

Racing • 26 Dec 22

Limerick hurling's greatest era: 'I knew it was coming'

Seamus Hickey was confident a golden generation of young talent meant success was on its way for Limerick hurling but he was pleasantly surprised it arrived in time for his final season in 2018.

Hurling • 28 Dec 22

"She's not in it to get her name in the paper"

'Phenomenal' Currid key to Limerick mental toughness

Just a few hours previous, Declan Hannon was lifting Liam McCarthy for the fourth time, nobody had ever done it as many times before.

GAA • 19 Jul 22

Paul Murphy (L) and Conor Browne (R) tackle Limerick's Graeme Mulcahy in 2019

Not-so-ancient history - What Limerick learned in 2019

Limerick's last championship defeat came to Kilkenny almost three years ago. As the sides prepare to meet again in the All-Ireland hurling final, we reflect on that day and what has changed since.

All-Ireland Hurling Final • 16 Jul 22

DLR Waves attacker Sarah McKevitt in action against Treaty United

FAI Women's Cup first round - big guns all progress

There was plenty of drama and a lot of goals scored in the first round of the 2022 EVOKE.ie FAI Women's Cup, but no upsets as all the big guns came through unscathed.

Soccer • 10 Jul 22

John Kiely and Galway manager Henry Shefflin shake hands after the final whistle

Kiely: Resilience and depth key factors in Treaty win

Limerick boss John Kiely attributed his side's All-Ireland SHC semi-final victory over Galway to gritty determination and a panel packed with strength in depth, on an afternoon when the Liam MacCarthy Cup holders struggled at times to perform at their brilliant best.

GAA • 03 Jul 22

Fans and pundits were lost for words at times in a match that had everything

McGrath: Limerick v Clare the greatest MHC final ever

It was certainly a game for the ages, but was Sunday's pulsating, breathless clash between Clare and victors Limerick the greatest Muster hurling final of them all?

GAA • 08 Jun 22

Diarmaid Byrnes in action against Clare during the league back in March

Cummins: Clare have tools to blunt 'huge Treaty weapon'

Brendan Cummins believes Clare have the tools to seriously blunt a "huge weapon" for Limerick in Sunday's Munster SHC final at Semple Stadium.

GAA • 02 Jun 22

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor (L) and Limerick manager Billy Lee shake hands after the Munster final

Kerry face 'inordinate' wait for next game - O'Connor

Kerry boss Jack O'Connor admitted he was wary of his side's upcoming layoff after their facile Munster SFC final win over Limerick.

Football • 28 May 22

Recap: Kerry and Dublin cruise to provincial titles

The action as it happened from provincial finals in Fitzgerald Stadium and Croke Park

Football • 28 May 22

Jackie Tyrrell highlighted youngsters Dillon Quirke (R) and Ger Browne as two of Tipperary's top performers against Limerick

Tipperary going in the right direction - Tyrrell

Jackie Tyrrell believes that there are grounds for optimism in Tipperary despite falling to a third Munster SHC defeat in Limerick on Sunday.

GAA • 06 Aug 22

Tipperary manager Colm Bonnar and Limerick boss John Kiely shake hands after the game

Bonnar laments Tipperary's failure to find the net

Colm Bonnar has now lost all three provincial games in his first year in charge but was left to rue what might have been following a tightly-contested game his Tipp team led for long periods.

GAA • 08 May 22

Recap: Limerick 3-21 Tipperary 0-23 Munster SHC

Tipperary travelled to the Gaelic Grounds needing a win against the All-Ireland champions to keep their season alive.

GAA • 08 May 22

Limerick's double goalscorer Aaron Gillane is tackled by Seamus Kennedy of Tipperary

Limerick hold firm in face of tough Tipperary challenge

Limerick put one foot back into the Munster final after a hard-fought seven-point victory over their old rivals from Tipperary.

GAA • 08 May 22

Limerick's Diarmaid Byrnes beingg pursued by Séamus Kennedy and Noel McGrath in the 2021 Munster final

All you need to know: Hurling championship weekend

Tipperary travel to All-Ireland champions on Sunday knowing only an unlikely win will keep their season alive.

GAA • 08 May 22

John Kiely's men are up against it this weekend

Dónal Óg Cusack: Limerick mercy will be in short supply

Dónal Óg Cusack casts his eye over the weekend's hurling clash between Limerick and Tipperary and he sees little reason for hope for the Premier County.

GAA • 06 May 22

Limerick players and supporters celebrate

Limerick hold off Tipperary to claim Munster U20 crown

Limerick are Munster U-20 hurling champions following a hard fought 1-25 to 2-18 win over Tipperary at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

GAA • 04 May 22

Waterford's Jack Prendergast is tackled by Limerick's Declan Hannon, Diarmaid Byrnes and Dan Morrisey

Maher: Hard to see anyone stopping 'robotic' Limerick

Padraic Maher finds it hard to see anyone dethroning Limerick this season, though he suspects Waterford won't be too downhearted by their recent defeat to the champions in Munster.

Hurling • 29 Apr 22

Tipperary fans didn't have much cause to cheer in Sunday's 3-21 to 2-16 defeat in Thurles

Tipp under-performing but patience needed - Maher

Former Tipperary defender Padraic Maher accepts that the county's performances in the Munster SHC this year have been underwhelming but he believes that the players are trying to adapt to a new style of play, which will take time.

Hurling • 28 Apr 22

Shane Dowling was impressed with how Limerick's Cathal O'Neill slotted in for Cian Lynch

Dowling: Treaty squad strength disheartening for rivals

Former Limerick hurler Shane Dowling believes that the Treaty County's ability to flex their strength in depth against Waterford on Saturday sent out an ominous warning to the rest of the contenders in this year's All-Ireland Championship.

GAA • 25 Apr 22

John Kiely (R) consoles Cian Lynch as he departs the field injured

Kiely hails Limerick's composure after Déise goal rush

Limerick manager John Kiely was delighted with his side's cool heads after they survived the concession of two late goals to Waterford.

GAA • 23 Apr 22

Lynch down injured on the Gaelic Grounds pitch

Updated Limerick blow as Lynch limps off against Waterford

Limerick are sweating on the fitness of Hurler of the Year Cian Lynch after he limped off in the early stages of the All-Ireland champions Munster SHC clash with Waterford.

GAA • 23 Apr 22

Recap: Limerick 0-30 Waterford 2-21 - Munster SHC

Relive all the action from the Gaelic Grounds as three-in-a-row-chasing All-Ireland hurling champions Limerick hosted contenders Waterford in the Munster round-robin.

GAA • 23 Apr 22

Kyle Hayes got injured in last week's victory over Cork

Injured Hayes ruled out of Limerick's clash with Déise

Limerick star Kyle Hayes will miss the All-Ireland champions clash against Waterford this Saturday.

GAA • 21 Apr 22