FRIDAY QUIZ: Can you name the Limerick players that featured in the 2006 National League Final?

*First Published on April 16, 2021.

Fifteen years ago this month, Limerick reached a first League final in nine years as they matched up with Kilkenny in Semple Stadium.

In the end Kilkenny claimed a fourth title in five years as Limerick’s wait continued.

Henry Shefllin was in inspired form for the Cats as they won out 3-11 to 0-14 in the decider.

2 September 2007; Andrew O’Shaughnessy, Limerick, in action against Jackie Tyrrell, Kilkenny. Guinness All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final, Kilkenny v Limerick, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture Credit; Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

Just over a year later, the teams met in the All-Ireland final with a similar outcome.

Today we want to see how many of the 2006 team can you name?

There are 18 in total to guess.

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While you’re here, check out our other hurling quizzes.

Name the Players to start Limerick’s Last Five All-Ireland Finals.

Name every Limerick starting XV for the 1st Munster Championship game since 2011?

Name the Limerick Munster Minor winning teams of 2013 & 2014.

Can you name Limerick’s 2017 U21 All-Ireland Final winning panel?

Can you name Limerick’s 2015 U21 All-Ireland Final winning panel?

How well do you remember Limerick’s 2018 All-Ireland Journey?

How well do you remember Limericks 2018 All-Ireland Journey? (Part 2)

What colour helmet do these Limerick players wear?

Can you name every 2018 Hurling All Star nominee?

Can you name every 2019 Hurling All-Star Nominee?

Can you name John Kiely’s first Senior Limerick Championship squad?

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