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Weather wreaks havoc on Desmond League return

By Tom Clancy / January 7, 2024 /

There was a weather impacted weekend of Desmond League action, with the freezing temperatures impacting many of the scheduled games. It is frustrating for all involved but perhaps unsurprising at…

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Desmond League: Athea and Glin progress – Newmarket too strong for Broadford

By Tom Clancy / December 10, 2023 /

Weekly Observer Premier Division League Cup Semi Finals Glin Rovers 2-1 Rathkeale (AET)Glin progressed to back-to-back Premier Division Cup finals, as their 10 men saw offholders Rathkeale. In a typically…

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Desmond League: Premier Division League Cup semi-finals down for decision

By Tom Clancy / December 4, 2023 /

A place in the Premier Division League Cup final is on offer with a brace of semi-final clashes taking place this week. On Tuesday, holders Rathkeale put their title on…

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Desmond League Round-Up: Creeves Celtic march on, Rathkeale and Abbeyfeale claim wins

By Tom Clancy / December 3, 2023 /

With the Christmas break coming up, the final few rounds of action in the Limerick Desmond League could prove crucial some sides, who look to affirm their title credentials across…

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Desmond League Round-Up: Creeves Celtic and Newcastle West claim big wins as Askeaton Kilcornan progress in FAI

By Tom Clancy / November 26, 2023 /

The weather has finally allowed a near full round of action in the Limerick Desmond League, as the early rounds of the league action gives us some ideas as to…

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Desmond League Round-Up: Athea, Creeves and Rathkeale pick up wins

By Tom Clancy / November 19, 2023 /

Once again, the Irish weather had its say on the majority of Limerick Desmond League action, however, some pitches just about survived with five games taking place on Sunday. Elsewhere,…

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Lacklustre Na Piarsaigh bow out to Ballygunner

By Tom Clancy / November 19, 2023 /

Na Piarsaigh slumped to a four point loss in their Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship semi-final, against Ballygunner of Waterford, with over 3,000 in attendance at a breezy TUS Gaelic…

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Aaron Gillane wins 2023 Hurler of the Year

By Tom Clancy / November 17, 2023 /

Patrickswell sharpshooter Aaron Gillane crowned a superb 2023 for both himself and Limerick by claiming the 2023 All Star Hurler of the Year award. This compliments his fourth All-Star, having…

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Desmond League involvement ended in Munster Junior competitions

By Tom Clancy / November 13, 2023 /

There was a plethora of different competitions on the table for Desmond League sides this past weekend. Involvement in the Munster competitions is now over, but both sides still in…

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Desmond League Round-Up: St. Ita’s and Breska Rovers progress in Munster Junior Cup

By Tom Clancy / October 30, 2023 /

There was a plethora of competitions once again across the Limerick Desmond League last weekend, as Munster Junior Cup action topped the bill. There was also the maiden game of…

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