Another loss to this star-studded team but the gap seems to be narrowing if you compare this result to the previous semi-final meetings (32-16 in Coventry in April and 26-10 in the Aviva two years previously). It is disappointing not to have shared the spoils 5-5 from the head-to-head. Instead the defending champions have the […]
Until the final whistle… Munster: 10 – Saracens: 3
Posted by Gayl – WestTerraceView: The crowd had started to make their way to the exits when the ball was kicked out of play after eighty minutes before we realised that the game was not yet over. Foul play had to be reviewed as the players were no doubt wishing they could head for shelter. […]
Limerick Four Ball wins Clare Ultimate Golf Challenge
A Four Ball comprising members from Adare and Rathbane Golf Clubs in County Limerick has won the 5th annual Clare Ultimate Golf Challenge, the final of which was held at Dromoland Castle Golf & Country Club on Thursday (6 November). Bart Moylan, Alphonsus Franklin, Fred Hofker and Pat Newman were crowned champions after scoring a […]
Limerick and Kilkenny reach camogie final in Croker
LIMERICK FANS WILL be back in Croke Park next month, and given the opportunity to exact some revenge on Kilkenny. The Treaty ladies overcame Waterford in today’s All-Ireland intermediate camogie semi-final, despite a late, late showing by the Déise — they now face Kilkenny who eased past Kildare in today’s other semi-final. Despite trailing early […]
New Limerick tag rugby festival attracts rugby greats
A number of top Irish and international rugby legends are set to take part in a newly-announced festival happening in Limerick in October. The Limerick Civic Trust Legends International Tag Rugby Festival will see some of the greats of the game togging out at the UL Sports Arena on October 25 and 26. These include […]
Munster Rugby announce new playing kit for new season
It has been a busy off season for Munster rugby. The rugby side has announced a new car and shirt sponsors as well as launching their new playing kit for the 2013/14 season. Kit manufacturers adidas and Munster Rugby officially launched the club’s 2013/14 home and alternate kit last week. The new Munster collegiate red […]
Limerick V Clare All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final experts tackle key questions
Hurling intro Ahead of today’s eagerly awaited All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final between Limerick and Clare, a team of experts answer the burning questions. Answering the questions are Ollie Moran, Ahane and Limerick 2007 All Star and current RTE hurling pundit, Sean Stack, former Clare selector and All Star in 1981 and current Na Piarsaigh manager, […]
Limerick hurler Niall Moran asks where does hurling go from here
Limerick hurler Naill Moran has questioned the direction that inter-county GAA is going in and believes it is a concern that only certain jobs lend themselves to playing at the current elite levels of the sport. “Look at the four semi-finalists as an example and look at the age profile. Most guys are in college. […]
Limerick FC sign two new players
Limerick FC have signed two players with underage international experience as they enter the final stage of games in the Airtricity League Premier Division. Ireland U-19 international Carel Tiofack is joining the club from the relative obscurity of the Cadiz B team in Spain while Ballynanty’s Jason Hughes will make the step up from junior […]