The Irish Times

Joe Canning: I loved having a chip on the shoulder, I wanted it

Writing off Limerick after the league campaign will have motivated them even more

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00

Four-goal Limerick blast past Offaly for first league win

All-Ireland champions named 12 players who started 2021 championship final on Sunday

Sun Mar 20 2022 - 16:10

Cork tick all the boxes as Limerick’s league campaign continues to flatline

John Kiely: We’re not accurate at the moment, we’re not doing the basics well’

Sun Feb 27 2022 - 19:51

Nicky English: Cian Lynch on course to become one of the greatest hurlers ever

Staying afloat in the face of Limerick’s sheer physicality was just too much to ask for

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 06:00

Limerick v Cork: Five key moments from Croke Park

Rebels’ lack of poise in opening minutes an early indication of tough day at the office

Sun Aug 22 2021 - 21:25

Nicky English: Power and poise on the big occasion points to Limerick triumph

Cork’s hopes lie in using pace to go around Limerick and open up vital goal chances

Sun Aug 22 2021 - 07:00

Limerick v Cork: Throw-in times, TV details and team news

Champions can retain their title in what has the makings of a fascinating encounter

Sat Aug 21 2021 - 06:00

All-Ireland hurling final: Jackie Tyrrell’s Limerick pen pics

Talent wherever you look in this Limerick squad as they look to lift Liam again

Fri Aug 20 2021 - 21:09

Stephen O’Byrnes: Limerick fans not used to luxuriating in greatness

‘However cautious we might tend to be, we just cannot deny what we see before our eyes’

Thu Aug 19 2021 - 06:00

Nicky English: Limerick, Cork and Waterford the leading proponents of new orthodoxy

More traditional style of hurling perfected by Kilkenny’s great teams has been eclipsed

Sun Aug 15 2021 - 08:00

Nicky English: Improving Cork show real resilience to set up a fitting final

Rebels dig deep to see off defiant Cats but champions Limerick looking formidable

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 07:36

Relentless and ruthless Limerick grind Waterford to smithereens at Croke Park

Defending All-Ireland champions show they have lost none of their hunger

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 19:50

Classic ‘game of two halves’ leaves Hegarty and Limerick steeled for semi-final test

Incredible Munster final turnaround leaves champions looking a formidable proposition

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 06:00

Limerick come from 10 down to win third Munster in a row

Liam Sheedy says Tipp’s first half showing was the best he’d seen in his time in charge

Sun Jul 18 2021 - 21:03

Limerick see off Cork to reach another Munster hurling final

First-half goals from Darragh O’Donovan and then Kyle Hayes proved crucial

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 21:52

Jackie Tyrrell: Limerick need to become a moving target to keep the chasing pack at bay

The champions have the manager and players to go back-to-back but they still have to evolve

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 06:00

Evan Niland the star as Galway end Limerick’s unbeaten run

John Kiely furious with referee: ‘people were saved €20 because that wasn’t a spectacle’

Sun May 16 2021 - 20:47

Tipperary face stiff opening test against all-conquering Limerick

Allianz Hurling League weekend previews

Sat May 08 2021 - 06:00

Gearóid Hegarty announced as the 2020 Hurler of the Year

Limerick win nine All Stars as Brian Fenton named as Footballer of the Year

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 19:55

Limerick move to a different beat as they drum home superiority at every turn

John Kiely’s side put in a staggering display of power and accuracy to seal victory

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 09:21

Déise wilt under the sustained power play of Limerick’s twin towers

Between them, Gearóid Hegarty and Tom Morrissey plundered 12 points from play

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 21:10

Limerick’s rolling wave leaves Waterford drowning in its wake

John Kiely’s side show that the gap back to the rest is growing

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 17:42

Limerick player-by-player guide: Jackie Tyrrell

All-Ireland hurling final 2020

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 21:19

Jackie Tyrrell: All-Ireland final heroes often come out of left field

Limerick have the edge but Waterford might well find a match-winner of their own

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 07:27

Cian Lynch still playing central role in rise of Limerick hurling

Patrickswell star among a number of former under-21s to have shone at senior level

Thu Dec 10 2020 - 06:34

Tom Morrissey views return of sports psychologist as key to Limerick’s ‘edge’

Player says he has learned not to put enormous pressure on himself on match days

Tue Dec 08 2020 - 06:00

Aaron Gillane an injury doubt for the All-Ireland final

‘They kept him overnight as a precaution. They were slightly concerned’

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 19:13

Limerick eventually shake off Waterford to claim Munster title

Hegarty and Hayes among those who stepped up as Limerick made it back-to-back

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 20:24

Limerick’s ability to hit the accelerator too much for Tipp

Greater impact off the bench proves crucial in wet and windy Pairc Uí Chaoimh

Sun Nov 01 2020 - 20:50

Limerick score 36 points to overpower Tony Kelly’s solo act

In the most unique league final the GAA has ever staged Limerick prove far too strong

Sun Oct 25 2020 - 19:48

Limerick well primed for a hectic tilt at three titles

Five games in seven weeks could bring a clean sweep of league, Munster and All-Ireland crowns

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 06:00

Limerick march on to knockout stages after nine-point win over Westmeath

Westmeath now face Carlow in relegation playoff next weekend

Sun Mar 01 2020 - 16:55

Limerick prove too good for Galway at the Gaelic Grounds

Injury which forced Joe Canning to go off in the second-half is not believed to be serious

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 16:54

Limerick roar from behind to sink Tipp and start league in style

Defending All-Ireland champions lead by 10 but are pegged back in Semple Stadium opener

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 19:54