Latest news with #LimerickGAA
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
JP McManus consoles Limerick players on pitch following shock Dublin loss
Limerick billionaire JP McManus was on the field of play as he met some of the dejected players following their shock All-Ireland quarter-final loss. Still All-Ireland favourites coming into the game, it looked like it would be a walk in the park for Limerick, with Dublin's captain Chris Crummey sent off in the opening 15 minutes. From there, Dublin battled to produce possibly the greatest shock in hurling history to win the quarter-final clash by three points and punch their ticket to the All-Ireland semi-final. McManus, who has been a long-time supporter of Limerick GAA, joined the players on the pitch afterwards as they licked their wounds after a loss and it is the first time since 2018 that Limerick will not compete in the All-Ireland semi-finals. "Losing is losing on my side, I can tell you," Limerick boss John Kiely said after the match. "It all hurts and it will hurt as much as it did last year. We wanted our season to continue, we wanted to be back in training next week and it's over now, that's it. "And that's sport, that's the competition. It's disappointing but it's the reality, we wish Dublin the very best of luck as they go forward now. That's it, we're done. "Dublin deserve great credit for their performance, to win that game with 14 men for such a long period of time is a fantastic achievement for them. "Things stuck for them today, when they went to catch a ball, it stuck, they were really good on restarts, ours and theirs, breaking ball was a real strength of theirs today, they were really, really good on the breaking ball. "And whenever they got the chance to go for goals, they were very accurate and they gave themselves a chance to win the game. When the opportunity to win the game came in the last 10 minutes, they seized those opportunities."
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Limerick win 'one of the best days Dublin have had'
Dublin forward Cian O'Sullivan said their shock 2-24 to 0-28 All-Ireland quarter-final win against Limerick is "up there with one of the best days we've ever had as a group".Despite playing the majority of the game with 14 men after captain Chris Crummey's 15th-minute red card, the Dubs recorded a famous win as they reached the All-Ireland semi-finals for the first time since 2013.O'Sullivan, who scored Dublin's second goal, praised his side's dogged display in their victory."Credit to the lads, 14 men for 55 minutes what more could you ask for, never mind beating Limerick the best team down through the last 10 years," he told BBC Sport NI."Out there it felt like the final whistle couldn't have come soon enough, they got a chance towards the end and had a pop at goal, but we kept it out. We kept them at arm's length, and everyone left it out there."Dubs boss Niall O Ceallachain added that he "knew" his side were capable of causing an upset against Limerick, something they will look to do again in the last four against Cork on 5 July, which can be watched live on the BBC. "We probably felt we weren't as far off this as the outside noise thought we were," he said."There isn't the level of respect to Dublin hurling which should be given at times, but we haven't earned that so days like today are really important." Whilst it was a glorious day for Dublin, it was another disappointing afternoon for Limerick, whose Munster reign was ended by Cork earlier this boss John Kiely admitted his side simply failed to get going at Croke Park, despite their numerical advantage."I think in every department you have to say Dublin had the edge on us, they were just sharper on the breaking ball, better on their own restarts, better on our restarts and better in front of goal," he admitted. "Everything was sticking and there's no reason I can put my finger on; you have to say hats off to Dublin they played very well and deserved to win the match."For us it's disappointing our season ends like this, but we have to accept this, we were beaten by a better team."
Irish Times
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Conor McManus: Everyone stands behind their penalty takers but you are ultimately on your own
It was hurling finals weekend with Munster unusually scheduled on Saturday for the first time. It made no difference to the crowds, who filled out the Gaelic Grounds. I was attending a function that evening and so missed the live drama. The round-robin championship has been great but it's a bit unfair on teams who keep running into each other. Cork and Limerick are already expected to be sorting out the All-Ireland in July's final. Ulster football is closest to Munster hurling when it comes to generating interest and local rivalry. I never liked playing the same team twice, let alone the prospect of three times in eight to 10 weeks. We faced Tyrone as Ulster champions, having beaten them in the province – almost double the stress! – but at least there was a decent few weeks between the games. [ Cork crowned Munster champions after penalty shoot-out victory over Limerick – as it happened Opens in new window ] Cork turned around a 16-point margin in the final but narrower margins cause even more anxiety for both teams. The losers are almost expected to turn it around the next day and the winners can feel a bit like sitting ducks. READ MORE From Limerick's point of view, it would have been quite difficult to reproduce the form of three weeks ago. You play so well and then have to go and do it all over again. The penalties brought me back. I understand the need for them, given the nature of the calendar and everything else. But for two teams like Cork and Limerick to have to finish a game like that doesn't sit well with the prestige of a Munster final. When you have two teams as well matched as they are – the game was level 17 times – for us not to be fit to say, 'right, we'll come back next week to do that all over again', I think is wrong. I remember the penalty shoot-out two years ago, against Armagh. It's funny that taking a penalty during a match is so routine. Unless you get one right at the end, it's usually relatively relaxed. Because if you miss, it's not great, but it's probably not going to be life or death either. When the outcome of an All-Ireland quarter-final depends on these kicks, it's a different scenario. You know the pressure is on you and you have to score because there's a strong chance that if you don't, the team is going to suffer. They're not something we practised on a collective basis. I used to take a few at training, but there was no organised session. That was for a reason. Some people might be really good penalty takers on a given evening and nail all of them. Then, when there's a pressure moment, they don't deal as well with it. England at the 2006 World Cup brought on Jamie Carragher late in extra-time because he had been banging in the penalties at training. He didn't wait for the ref's whistle, scored and had to retake it. I don't think anyone in the global TV audience of millions expected him to do it again, and sure enough, he missed. Anybody can miss a penalty; that's the reality of it, but another reason for not making it part of the collective preparation is that you don't know who's going to be on the field at any given time. Monaghan's Conor McManus at the final whistle with Seán Jones after the penalty shoot-out win over Armagh in the 2023 All-Ireland quarter-final in Croke Park. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho By the time you get through 70 or 80 minutes and then you have your two 10-minute periods of extra-time, you actually don't know who's going to be left on the pitch. So, it's very hard to say, 'yes, we have practised penalties, but we don't know who is going to be there to take them'. There's a certain element of luck attached to it in that sense. I saw Limerick bring on Diarmaid Byrnes just before the end of extra-time on Saturday, but teams have often used all of their bench options by then. You also need people who want to do it. You can't be putting any man under pressure and in that particular game against Armagh, it was a case of who's going to hit these? Look around and, hopefully, there are five hands up. If a man sticks his hand up, he's going to have the backing and the trust of all the other players. That goes without saying, but he's still on his own when the time comes. At that point, there's nothing else happening, only you and the goalkeeper and trying to see who comes out best. So, there is a fair bit of pressure attached to it, but at the same time, it's a strangely enjoyable experience to be in the middle of it all. The focal point. I suppose, though, that's strictly the experience of a winning shoot-out. On that day, we had done such little preparation that we weren't even aware that teams could change the order of their penalty takers. Although the idea is borrowed from soccer, there are variations. You can use the same five players if the teams are level after the first five penalties and shuffle them around. Armagh knew, and they changed the order of their kickers. If you take and score the penalty, there's a little hint of smugness as you head back to the huddle. At least that's me done for today. But both teams got four out of five, so I was up again and the second time, the pressure's rising. I had huge respect for Gary Mohan because he didn't score his first and it must have been a nervous walk-up for his second, but he nailed it. Football is back this weekend and the most striking thing about the fixtures is the jeopardy for some top teams. In Group 4, Dublin, Derry and Galway are all battling for their lives in this year's championship. A year ago, these teams were All-Ireland champions, league holders and three-in-a-row Connacht winners, also regarded as Sam Maguire front runners. Come Sunday evening, one of them will be gone. And in Group 1, there's a strong chance that Mayo will be joining them. Next week's landscape will be very interesting.
The Irish Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Star singer to perform at Gaelic Grounds as warm-up for mouth-watering Munster final between Cork & Limerick
GAVIN James will set the scene for Saturday's Munster final spectacular by playing a 40-minute warm-up set. There is the distinct possibility that Limerick are "in the heads" of their Cork foes considering they 3 Once again the TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick will play host to the rivals 3 Gavin James is set to serve as the warm-up act before hurling takes centre stage And ahead of Saturday's 6pm throw-in Limerick GAA has announced that Dublin singer-songwriter James will get the occasion going from 4.35pm. "Gates will open on Saturday June 7 at 4pm. "Honing his performing and song writing gifts as a busker and pub performer in Dublin, to sold out world tours, Gavin's come a long way. Read More On GAA "James has built a community of fans that have seen his music streamed three billion times across the globe and earn diamond and platinum records in multiple countries. "He has also sold more than 250,000 tickets (and counting) worldwide with a live show that is as transporting as it is uplifting. "This June, James returns with a new single 'Cherry Cola', a precursor to a new album of original material that he's recording in a studio on a mountain outside his home city of Dublin." Earlier this week, Tipperary great Patrick 'Bonner' Maher Most read in GAA Hurling Speaking at the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Championship launch, he said: 'I think Cork should come back. They'll have a bit of a bite after what happened in the last game. 'I'm hoping for a classic Munster final, fire and brimstone, where two teams go hammer-and-tongs at each other. Tipperary GAA star 'had to do live apology on RTE' the day after cursing during All-Ireland interview - 'It's going to be a hard one to call. Both of them are going to go hard at each other and see where the pieces fall. 'Judging on the last day, you'd say Limerick are one or two points ahead. 'But I wouldn't write off Cork because those boys are well able to play.' Limerick, who have won five All-Irelands and six Munster titles since 2018, are often placed in opposition to Brian Cody's four-in-a-row Kilkenny crop in debates over the greatest hurling team of all time. 3 Maher at the 2025 Electric Ireland GAA All-Ireland Minor Championship launch Credit: Inpho Maher came up against John Kiely's Limerick on several occasions in the latter half of his career, having also been part of the Tipp side who scuppered the Cats' quest for a fifth consecutive Liam MacCarthy Cup in 2010. But the three-time All-Ireland winner said: 'It's very hard to compare a team in one period to a team in the current period. 'There are so many variables, it's hard to say if they're as good or better than that Kilkenny team. 'I was lucky enough, or unlucky enough, to play against both. For their time and their moment playing, they're the best team that's there at that moment. 'I wouldn't compare against the Kilkenny team because they were a different animal and that was in their time. They're two serious outfits.'
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Such a privilege' – RTE Sport host Jacqui Hurley to PLAY for Ireland internationally as she reveals prowess
JACQUI Hurley has shared her pride at being selected to play for Ireland's Over-40s basketball team in Switzerland this summer. The versatile broadcaster is mostly associated with Gaelic Games and rugby union owing to her 2 She took over from Des Cahill as host of The Sunday Game in 2023 2 The 41-year-old plays for Meteors Ladies Basketball Club Credit: @jacquihurley7 However, she has also had a lifelong passion for basketball and represented Ireland at underage level and into her 20s before she prioritised her budding media career with Evidently she's been in fine form for her local club side as she's been chosen to line out for an Irish Over-40s side at the 17th FIMBA World Maxibasketball Championships. Reposting Basketball Ireland's "Looking forward to making more memories with a phenomenal group of women." Read More On Irish Sport Earlier this year Hurley That's especially impressive considering she also still plays ladies football She reflected: "I turned 41 very recently and I reckon the football will have to go. "I'll move into a coaching role in that respect. Most read in Other Sports "But the basketball is something I'd like to play into my 50s. "There are so many former Irish internationals that I've known down the years, and they are still playing. Limerick GAA fans troll RTE pundit Donal Og Cusack after win over Cork "I'd love to play on an Irish Masters team and travel with them. Someday, hopefully." As if that wasn't enough of a packed playing CV with which to boast of, she also played camogie for Cork in her 20s. In that same interview she delved into how she has to be mindful of her natural biases when covering Gaelic Games. She laughed: "Ah no, when Cork was playing in the All-Ireland hurling final last year, I was sitting beside Anthony Daly and we almost had to be separated. "We did have great craic, but I'm emotionally invested in the GAA, and it can be very hard to detach myself. "But you must keep bias separate. "When the Cork camogie team won down the years – I would have played with a lot of them. "But you must keep your emotions in check on air, because you're a broadcaster and journalist first and foremost and have a job to do."
