State of Play: Who’s still in the hunt across all the Limerick hurling grades

By Tom Clancy

This weekend there was ecstasy and agony in equal measure, as several clubs earned their county final place, while several others saw their season disintegrate before their very eyes.

The Limerick hurling season sees seven county titles up for grabs. While the lowest grade winner is known, there will be plenty of differing opinions as to where the remaining six pieces of silverware will go. Other clubs face a long winter, with relegation knocking on their door after a challenging season.

Interestingly, Na Piarsaigh, Croagh Kilfinny, Feenagh Kilmeedy and Monaleen (second team) are all in county finals again in 2024, while Garryspillane are the only team capable to bounce back after direct relegation. There is a sweet feeling in Bruree, St. Pat’s and Rathkeale who are in their first finals for a period without a big day out.

The final few weeks of the adult hurling season is upon us, so lets take a look at what’s on the menu.

Dates below are subject to change and TBC at time of writing, please consult Limerick GAA for exact fixture details.

Senior:
Final: 27^th October – Na Piarsaigh v Doon

Relegated from Group 1: Mungret St. Paul’s
Promoted to Group 1: Ballybrown
Relegated to Premier Intermediate: South Liberties

Premier Intermediate:
Final 27^th October: Newcastle West v Garryspillane
Relegated to Intermediate: Na Piarsaigh

Intermediate:
Final 26th October: Croagh Kilfinny v Bruree
Relegated to Premier Junior A: Kilmallock

Premier Junior A
Final 26th October: Feenagh Kilmeedy v St. Patrick’s
Relegated to Junior A: Old Christians

Junior A:
Final 26th October: Monaleen v Rathkeale
Relegated to Junior B: Blackrock

Junior B:
Semi-finalists: Ahane, Ballybrown, Kildimo Pallaskenry, South Liberties or Granagh Ballingarry

South Junior B Divisional Champions: Staker Wallace
West Junior B Divisional Champions: Granagh Ballingarry
East Junior B Divisional Champions: Ahane
City Junior B Divisional Champions: Ballybrown v Kildimo Pallaskenry

Junior C winners: Hospital Herbertstown 1-16 Monaleen 1-14 (AET), played on 05/10.