New faces aplenty as Billy Lee names side for McGrath Cup opener with Kerry

Limerick begin the defence of the title they won in 2020 this Wednesday.

Billy Lee has included a number of new faces in his first Limerick team of the year as his side travel to Austin Stack Park Tralee in the McGrath Cup opener this Wednesday at 7pm.

While there are plenty of new names in the team, Donal O’Sullivan will provide much experience in captaining the side from goals.

Maurice O’Sullivan, Jim Liston and Luke Murphy make up the full back line with Tony McCarthy, Cillian Fahy and Colm McSweeney in front of them.

Darragh Treacey is joined by Adrian Enright in midfield. Padraig De Bruin, James Naughton and Dara Noonan are named in the half forward line with Peter Nash and the Bourke brothers, Hugh and Robbie complete the line up.

Just six of the sides started the Munster semi-final with Cork in June in the form of O’Sullivan, Fahy Treacey, Enright and the Bourkes. James Naughton was introduced from the bench that day.

Among the substitutes tomorrow, Aaron O’Sullivan is the only player with previous intercounty experience with a number set for their debut.

Limerick play Tipperary in their second game this Sunday in Mick Neville Park at 2pm.

Limerick team to play Kerry in the McGrath Cup.

1.Donal O’Sullivan (Monaleen)
2.Jim Liston (Gerald Griffins)
3.Luke Murphy (Monaleen)
4.Maurice O’Sullivan (Galtee Gaels)
5.Tony McCarthy (Kildimo/Pallaskenry)
6.Cillian Fahy (Dromcollogher/Broadford)
7.Colm McSweeney (Gerald Griffins)
8.Darragh Tracey (St Kierans)
9. Adrian Enright (Fr Casey’s)
10.Pádraig  De Brún (Firies)
11.James Naughton (St Senans)
12.Dara Noonan (Gerald Griffins)
13.Peter Nash (Kildimo/Pallaskenry)
14. Robbie Bourke (Adare)
15. Hugh Bourke (Adare)
Substitutes:
16. Aaron O’Sullivan (Pallasgreen)
17.Eoghan Sherlock (Na Piarsaigh)
18. Liam O’Sullivan (Kildimo/Pallaskenry)
19.Diarmaid Kelly (Newcastlewest)
20. Barry Coleman (Rathkeale)
21. Rory O’Brien (Fr. Caseys)
22.John Hayes (St. Kierans)
23.Shane Barry (Mungret St Paul’s)
24.Darragh Ranahan (Ballysteen)