Football

League defeats for both Limerick hurlers and footballers

By Tom Clancy / February 1, 2026 /

Limerick suffered two narrow defeats at the weekend, in the Allianz National Football and Hurling Leagues. On Saturday, the footballers conceded a 74th minute point to fall to promotion favourites…

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Five talking points as Limerick footballers start NFL with draw

By Tom Clancy / January 24, 2026 /

It ended Limerick 0-13, Laois 1-10 in Portloaise, so what are the talking points as Jimmy Lee’s men get off the mark on their return to Division Three? 1. Eliah…

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Limerick are Croke Park bound after Wexford victory

By Tom Clancy / June 15, 2025 /

Limerick 4-21 (4-2-17)Wexford 2-19 (2-6-7) By Tom Clancy at TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick are heading for a Tailteann Cup semi-final in Croke Park, next weekend, after an eight-point victory over…

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Late scoring difference drama sees Limerick miss out in Minor Football

By Tom Clancy / April 28, 2025 / Comments Off on Late scoring difference drama sees Limerick miss out in Minor Football

When the final whistle blew at Mick Neville Park on Monday evening, it seemed Limerick had done enough to book their place in the Phase One final. A second successive…

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Limerick’s wait for League victory goes on

By Tom Clancy / February 2, 2025 / Comments Off on Limerick’s wait for League victory goes on

Limerick 0-13 (0-1-11)Wexford 0-17 (0-2-13) By Tom Clancy in Rathkeale Limerick footballers must wait a little bit longer for their first League victory since 2022. That is after they slumped…

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Football glory for Adare, Rathkeale, Cappagh and St. Kieran’s

By Tom Clancy / November 3, 2024 / Comments Off on Football glory for Adare, Rathkeale, Cappagh and St. Kieran’s

There was a quartet of Limerick football titles handed out over the weekend. Adare claimed a fourth ever Senior crown, with a deserved 1-10 to 0-8 victory over Fr. Casey’s.…

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Fr. Casey’s prevail to reach football decider

By Tom Clancy / October 20, 2024 / Comments Off on Fr. Casey’s prevail to reach football decider

Fr. Casey’s 0-9Mungret St. Paul’s 0-8 Abbeyfeale side Fr. Casey’s have reached qualified for a first Limerick SFC final since 2009, thanks to a tense but deserved semi-final victory over…

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Knockout picture taking shape in Limerick hurling championships

By Tom Clancy / September 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Knockout picture taking shape in Limerick hurling championships

There was action across all seven Limerick hurling championships last weekend, with some clubs facing into a long winter of what if’s and regret, while others still hold that belief…

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Limerick fall to Antrim in Allianz Football League opener

By Tom Clancy / January 28, 2024 / Comments Off on Limerick fall to Antrim in Allianz Football League opener

Limerick 2-7Antrim 2-14 Limerick fell to a frustrating defeat in the opening round of the Division Three of the National Football League against Antrim. Mick Neville Park provided little home…

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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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