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

By Tom Clancy / December 4, 2023 / Comments Off on Desmond League: Premier Division League Cup semi-finals down for decision

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

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

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 / Comments Off on Desmond League Round-Up: Athea, Creeves and Rathkeale pick up wins

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 / Comments Off on Lacklustre Na Piarsaigh bow out to Ballygunner

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 / Comments Off on Aaron Gillane wins 2023 Hurler of the Year

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 / Comments Off on Desmond League involvement ended in Munster Junior competitions

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

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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Na Piarsaigh retain Limerick SHC title

By Tom Clancy / October 28, 2023 / Comments Off on Na Piarsaigh retain Limerick SHC title

Na Piarsaigh claimed an eight Limerick Senior Hurling title with a tense four-point victory over Patrickswell. At the TUS Gaelic Grounds it finished, Na Piarsaigh 1-20, Patrickswell 0-19. Peter Casey’s…

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Desmond League Round-Up: Cup progress for Breska Rovers and Rathkeale

By Tom Clancy / October 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Desmond League Round-Up: Cup progress for Breska Rovers and Rathkeale

Once again, there was a mixture of competitions across the Desmond League with seven of Sunday’s junior ties surviving the heavy rainfall which was only draining from the grass early…

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