Limerick goalkeeper Nickie Quaid suffers ACL injury

Limerick senior hurling management wish Effin clubman well in his recovery

Limerick goalkeeper Nickie Quaid during the 2023 All-Ireland senior hurling final. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
Limerick goalkeeper Nickie Quaid during the 2023 All-Ireland senior hurling final. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Five-time All-Ireland winning Limerick goalkeeper Nickie Quaid is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

In a statement on Sunday, Limerick’s senior hurling management confirmed Quaid underwent a scan on Friday which confirmed Quaid’s injury.

“We wish Nickie the very best in his recovery and assure him f our total support in the months ahead,” the statement added.

Quaid, who made his senior debut for the Shannonsiders in 2010, has been a key member of John Kiely’s squad.

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The Effin clubman was one of four Limerick players included in the 2024 All-Star Team of the Year.

Quaid was previously named in the Team of the Year for 2020 and 2022.

Muireann Duffy

Muireann Duffy

Muireann Duffy is a sports journalist with The Irish Times