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Conditions were tricky in TUS Gaelic Grounds

Historic success for Doon in Limerick hurling final

Doon are Limerick senior hurling champions for the first time after beating Na Piarsaigh by 0-16 to 2-9 at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Hurling • 27 Oct 24

Mikey Mahony gets to the ball ahead of Na Piarsaigh's Kevin Downes

O'Sullivan thrilled as Gunners continue historic quest

Ballygunner manager Darragh O'Sullivan told RTÉ's Sunday Sport that his side were delighted to come away with the victory in difficult conditions as his side saw off Limerick's Na Piarsaigh to continue the defence of their Munster club hurling title.

GAA • 19 Nov 23

Ballygunner see off Na Piarsaigh in Munster semi-final

Ballygunner are back into the Munster Club Senior Hurling Championship final following a 0-16 to 1-09 win over Na Piarsaigh at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

GAA • 19 Nov 23

Ballygunner's Conor Sheehan is pursued by Daniel Kearney of Sarsfields in heavy rain at Walsh Park

Ballygunner turn sights to 'massive' Na Piarsaigh clash

Munster champions Ballygunner are relishing the prospect of another provincial semi-final showdown with Na Piarsaigh after easing past Sarsfields of Cork on Sunday.

Hurling • 06 Nov 23

Patrick Horgan's Glen Rovers will not be competing at the top level next year

City slippers: Northside Cork clubs facing new reality

Glen Rovers recent relegation from the Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship means there will be no top-tier football or hurling representatives from the north side of the city next year.

Cork GAA • 24 Sep 23

Dessie Hutchinson shoots to score Ballygunner's first goal

Strong finish sends Ballygunner back into Munster final

Ballygunner are into the Munster Club SHC Final after a stunning second half display saw them to a 2-20 to 2-15 win over Na Piarsaigh at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

GAA • 20 Nov 22

Na Piarsaigh captain William O'Donoughue lifts the cup

Breen goals help Na Piarsaigh to Limerick SHC victory

Star-laden Na Piarsaigh captured their sixth Limerick SHC title in ten years when two first half goals from Adrian Breen and a later second half goal from Daithi Dempsey snatched victory and dethroned outgoing champions Kilmallock in an enthralling final at TUS Gaelic Grounds.

GAA • 30 Oct 22

Na Piarsaigh captain William O'Donoghue lifts the Daly Cup

Na Piarsaigh demolish Doon to win Limerick SHC

Na Piarsaigh are Limerick Senior Hurling champions for the sixth time in ten years after beating Doon by 5-27 to 1-12 in LIT Gaelic Grounds.

GAA • 19 Sep 20

Na Piarsaigh will be in the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday

Na Piarsaigh tackle two finals with 200 tickets in hand

With fewer than 200 tickets to disperse to members and two teams in adult county finals this weekend promises to be an especially challenging one for Limerick giants Na Piarsaigh.

GAA • 16 Sep 20

Peter Casey of Na Piarsaigh (c) tries to gather possession ahead of Diarmuid Byrnes of Patrickswell

Patrickswell deny Na Piarsaigh Limerick hat-trick

Patrickswell claimed a record 20th Limerick hurling title on Sunday, denying Na Piarsaigh in their three-in-a-row bid in the process.

GAA • 06 Oct 19

Ballygunner surged past the reigning Munster champions to claim their first provincial crown in 17 years

Ballygunner end 17-year wait for Munster glory

Ballygunner were crowned Munster champions for the first time since 2001, after a deserved six point victory over 2017 kingpins Na Piarsaigh, with the Waterford side delivering an outstanding performance to claim victory.

GAA • 18 Nov 18

Na Piarsaigh's Dowling is ready for Ballygunner battle

The Limerick club have never lost a game in the provincial championship, but they'll be up against it on Sunday.

GAA • 15 Nov 18

Na Piarsaigh ran out comfortable winners

Na Piarsaigh march on in Munster

Limerick's Na Piarsaigh maintained an impressive unbeaten run in the Munster club hurling championship brushing aside the challenge of Clonoulty-Rossmore at the Gaelic Grounds.

GAA • 04 Nov 18

Na Piarsaigh's William O'Donoghue lifts the John Daly Cup

Stylish Na Piarsaigh retain Limerick SHC crown

Na Piarsaigh are Limerick SHC champions for the fifth time and have retained their title for the first time in their history.

GAA • 27 Oct 18

Na Piarsaigh's Mike Casey and Ronan Lynch with Dean Coleman of Doon

Recap: Limerick SHC final, Na Piarsaigh v Doon

All the action and updates from the big final in the home of the All-Ireland hurling hurling champions.

GAA • 27 Oct 18

St Jude's Oisin Manning and Shane Carthy of St Vincent's

County semi-finals round-up: Big Jude's win in Dublin

There were big names in action all over the country in semi-finals, including at the homes of the hurling and football All-Ireland holders.

GAA • 14 Oct 18

Cuala players celebrate at the final whistle

O'Callaghan stars as Cuala produce title-winning rally

All-Star footballer Con O'Callaghan was to the fore in a pulsating finale as Cuala conjured four late points to retain their AIB All-Ireland club hurling title in dramatic fashion.

GAA • 25 Mar 18

Galway's John Hanbury with Paul Morris of Wexford

At a glance: Allianz Hurling quarters and club replay

The weather-delayed Allianz Hurling League quarter-finals and the All-Ireland club final replay are all down for decision this weekend.

GAA • 24 Mar 18

Cuala's Cian O'Callaghan with Kevin Downes of Na Piarsaigh

Cuala come back twice to force Na Piarsaigh replay

The two teams will have to do it all again after they finished level after extra-time in the All-Ireland club hurling final.

GAA • 17 Mar 18

Cuala's supporters celebrate with Cian Waldron after the semi-final win against Liam Mellows

Big is beautiful as city slickers invade Croke Park

There's something unusual about this year's All-Ireland club hurling final - it's between two big city clubs.

GAA • 17 Mar 18

Bad news for Na Piarsaigh, but Corofin get a boost

Na Piarsaigh duo facing final suspensions, but Corofin's man gets off.

GAA • 08 Mar 18

Niall Buckley is blocked by Conor McAllister

13-man Na Piarsaigh battle back to see off Slaughtneil

AIB All-Ireland club title favourites Na Piarsaigh dug deep to avoid another Parnell Park disaster, overcoming the loss of two players to earn a thrilling comeback win over Slaughtneil.

GAA • 10 Feb 18

"I would say since the early 2000s there's been an expectation that Limerick are going to do something big"

Limerick must learn to deal with the setbacks

Eight-time All-Ireland winner Richie Power evaluates whether the Limerick hurlers are closer to the all-elusive breakthrough.

GAA • 08 Feb 18

McGovern Park in Ruislip will welcome the Galway champions on 21 January

Fulham Irish and Corofin refixed for January

The Fulham Irish-Corofin All Ireland club football quarter-final which was postponed last Sunday in Ruislip due to snow has been refixed for Sunday 21 January at the same venue with a 1pm start.

GAA • 15 Dec 17

Na Piarsaigh justified the favourites tag in claiming a fourth provincial crown

Na Piarsaigh find the intensity to ignite machine

Na Piarsaigh goalkeeper Podge Kennedy on the guts, guile and a physical presence the side showed when required when sealing a fourth Munster hurling club title.

GAA • 19 Nov 17