Month: July 2017

Limerick FC player Ian Turner leaves the club

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 25, 2017 /

The winger has today left the club by mutual consent In a short post on their Facebook account this afternoon, Limerick FC have confirmed that Ian Turner has left the…

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Matt O’Callaghan previews the Munster U21 hurling final

By Jack Neville / July 25, 2017 /

Limerick entertain Cork in the Munster final tomorrow looking to win back the Munster U21 hurling championship they last won in 2015. We caught up with the Weekly Observer’s Matt…

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Zebre taken over by Italian Federation and will play in 2017/2018 Pro12

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 25, 2017 /

Zebre will play in the Pro12 next season as they are to be taken over by the Italian Rugby Federation. On Monday, it looked as if Zebre would not be competing…

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WATCH: David Nucifora on the recent investment in Irish Women’s Rugby

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 25, 2017 /

David Nucifora on the recent and continued investment in Irish Women’s Rugby. IRFU High Performance Director David Nucifora recently spoke with Irish Rugby TV on how the IRFU have decided…

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READ: 6 Players to Watch in Munster U21 Final

By Jack Neville / July 25, 2017 /

6 Players to Watch in Munster U21 Final Limerick welcome Cork to the Gaelic Grounds tomorrow evening for the 2017 Munster U21 Hurling final. After impressive performances against Tipp and…

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Peter Casey relishes the “Knockout” format of the U21 championship

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 25, 2017 /

The Na Piarsaigh man is looking forward to the Gaelic Grounds clash Speaking to the42.ie Peter Casey is relishing this tie due to the knockout nature of the under 21…

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WATCH: Irish Rugby caught up with women’s Captain Niamh Briggs

By Raffaele Rocca / July 25, 2017 /

Niamh Briggs talks with Irish Rugby about the upcoming Women’s World Cup. Irish Rugby caught up with women’s Captain Niamh Briggs at yesterday’s squad announcement in UCD for the Women’s…

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LISTEN: Pat Donnelly talks Wednesday night’s big game with Sporting Limerick

By Jack Neville / July 24, 2017 /

Pat Donnelly talks to Sporting Limerick about the challenge that lies ahead to for Limerick in Wednesday night’s big game. Pat Donnelley’s U-21 hurlers have been a breath of fresh…

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Limerick’s Eoin Corby through to EYOF 100m breaststroke semi-final

By Luke Liddy / July 24, 2017 /

Eoin Corby of Limerick Swimming Club has qualified for today’s 100m breatstroke semi-final at the European Youth Olympics in Gyor. The Ballybrown/Clarina native finished 16th in the preliminary rounds in 1:06.20…

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WATCH: National Championship Gold for Limerick’s Sarah Lavin

By Diarmaid Scannell / July 24, 2017 /

Lavin came first in the 100m hurdle event over the weekend The National championships were held in Morton Stadium in Santry over the weekend and Emerald AC athlete, and former…

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