THE PERFECT END to the perfect season, in an imperfect year. Limerick were crowned All-Ireland hurling champions at Croke Park this afternoon after a simply scintillating performance against Waterford. The difference was 11 points in the end, with the Treaty posting 24 of theirs from play as they added the Liam McCarthy Cup to their … Continue reading "John Kiely: ‘It’s an incredible achievement and it means so, so much to the people of Limerick’"

WATERFORD BOSS LIAM Cahill admitted that his initial reaction is ‘not good’ regarding the extent of the injury suffered by star defender Tadhg De Búrca in today’s All-Ireland final. De Búrca fell to the ground in some discomfort before being forced off in the 21st minute of the clash against Limerick. He was a huge … Continue reading "‘My initial reaction would be that it’s not good’ – Waterford wait on news of De Búrca injury"

Updated Dec 13th 2020, 7:25 PM LIMERICK STAR GEARÓID Hegarty has spoken about the significance of winning the 2020 All-Ireland senior hurling title after being named man-of-the-match in this afternoon’s showpiece. John Kiely’s Treaty were 11-point winners over Waterford at Croke Park, completing their hurling treble in style and adding to their league and Munster … Continue reading "‘The one thing that kept me going over the lockdown was, ‘Imagine winning an All-Ireland at Christmas time”"

CAPTAIN DECLAN HANNON paid tribute to three Limerick supporters who passed recently after he had helped his team claim All-Ireland glory today. The mother of team performance psychologist Caroline Currid was one of those along with two other Limerick natives. Hannon singled them out when speaking after the game and also expressed his rope that … Continue reading "Declan Hannon – ‘I know all of those three people who aren’t with us are definitely looking down on us today’"

YESTERDAY’S ULSTER SENIOR ladies football final was a low-key one, but it ended in Armagh lifting the silver for the first time since 2014 after a two-point win over Monaghan. The Orchard county just edged the Clones decider, running out 0-17 to 0-15 winners though pushed each and every step of the way. Captain fantastic … Continue reading "‘We know that there is an All-Ireland in this team’ – Armagh finish 2020 on a high with Ulster title"

Updated Dec 13th 2020, 9:48 PM 1. Limerick confirm their greatness IT’S BEEN SOME three-year run for Limerick. They’ve amassed two National League, Munster and All-Ireland titles during that spell. Today’s 11-point win over Waterford confirmed what we long suspected: Limerick are finest hurling side in the land. Limerick’s Aaron Gillane and Diarmaid Byrnes celebrate … Continue reading "5 talking points after Limerick confirmed their status as one of hurling’s great teams"

Updated Dec 14th 2020, 3:00 PM LIMERICK HAVE CONFIRMED their status as one of the great hurling teams after picking up their second All-Ireland title in three years on Sunday. They simply outgunned Waterford in the final to complete a clean sweep of trophies for 2020, adding to their league and Munster triumphs in recent … Continue reading "‘Limerick dominated every area… Dessie Hutchinson will be having nightmares about Seán Finn’"

FORMER DONEGAL ALL-Ireland winner Paul Durcan has been added to Tony McEntee’s Sligo backroom team for the 2021 season.  Durcan will be the goalkeeping coach under Armagh native McEntee, who was confirmed as the new Sligo boss last month. A Celtic Cross winner with Donegal in 2012, Durcan also lifted the All-Ireland club title with … Continue reading "New Sligo boss McEntee adds Donegal All-Ireland winner to backroom team"

A DECADE AGO, Paul Kinnerk had his first taste of All-Ireland hurling final day as a coach. He watched on as the Clare minor team he had helped prepare produced a power-packed display, yet they fell just short of Kilkenny by two points in that 2010 showdown. If defeat was a tough experience to absorb … Continue reading "From Limerick football days to claiming a sixth All-Ireland title as hurling coach"

FORMER KERRY STAR Kieran Donaghy is reportedly set to join the coaching ticket with Armagh’s senior footballers. The Irish News reported today that the four-time All-Ireland champion, who also played basketball with distinction, will feature in the Orchard County’s setup in 2021. Senior football manager Kieran McGeeney has been in charge with his native county … Continue reading "Kieran Donaghy set to take up role with Armagh footballers – report"