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Replying To bloodandbandage:  "Ah no worries. Just as an update, I see both are fit and available for selection, which is good news. They were both a huge loss last year, and I'd also add Connolly into that. Great to have them all back. How are Limerick on the injury front?"
According to John Kiely, Darragh O Donovan is going to miss the first 2 Games. Peter Casey is suspended for the Clare Game. I've heard nothing about Kyle Hayes so no idea if he's fit or not. I think Cork will be close this year. They seem to have a good blend of youth and experience. Connolly could be a huge asset this year

Limerick2018 (Limerick) - Posts: 78 - 16/04/2024 13:26:28    2538340

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Replying To Limerick2018:  "According to John Kiely, Darragh O Donovan is going to miss the first 2 Games. Peter Casey is suspended for the Clare Game. I've heard nothing about Kyle Hayes so no idea if he's fit or not. I think Cork will be close this year. They seem to have a good blend of youth and experience. Connolly could be a huge asset this year"
Clare is still the team I would fear the most. Cork are a good team, but there are a few players who now seem certain to start and they have just failed too often on the Big Day before.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4467 - 16/04/2024 20:31:55    2538424

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Replying To bloodandbandage:  "I know Coleman is available but I don't think they'll start him (Half back line of Mellerick, Downey and Joyce finished the league very well). Not sure on Robbie. Very hush hush here at the moment.."
Coleman would be some man to spring in the second half, he's a serious operator.

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2085 - 16/04/2024 22:00:38    2538446

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Replying To TerribleFootwork:  "Listened to it myself before it went behind the paywall but wouldn't be worth paying the examiner subscription for it, to much pub and horse talk for me.

Our Game is my favourite podcast to listen too, enjoy Independent throw in show with Eddie Brennan and Mullane too and Off the Ball's hurling pod, few of the local podcasts can be decent too."
What's the our game podcast?
I used to listen to Dalo too but full of in joke amongst buddys for me, def not worth the subscription.

TomWex (Wexford) - Posts: 85 - 16/04/2024 22:05:45    2538447

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Replying To TomWex:  "What's the our game podcast?
I used to listen to Dalo too but full of in joke amongst buddys for me, def not worth the subscription."
Its on YouTube with Shane Stapleton and Michael Verney.

TerribleFootwork (Wexford) - Posts: 1760 - 16/04/2024 23:52:15    2538473

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Replying To TomWex:  "What's the our game podcast?
I used to listen to Dalo too but full of in joke amongst buddys for me, def not worth the subscription."
Don't know if he is a fool or a rogue.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2868 - 17/04/2024 14:09:50    2538617

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Replying To Canuck:  "I honestly don't know how Waterford will do but "haven't a hope " is pretty degrading. Waterford largest defeat with half a team in the league was three points and nine in total over five games. Kilkenny the All-Ireland and league finalist was a bizzar one because it should have been won. I am not a Davy fan and that makes me skeptical but the players are playing for Waterford. The injured players and how many come back being match ready is difficult. Someone will be eating humble pie before the Munster Championship is over. Look out Banner for those no hopers."
Their discipline will cost them big-time. It usually does.

countyman2022 (Wexford) - Posts: 727 - 17/04/2024 14:37:16    2538628

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I think Limerick and Clare is going to be some battle on Sunday.

There's no real talk about it in Limerick this week but I sense a little bit of nervous tension around Limerick supporters. I think that is down to the form shown by Clare so far this year. In fairness they have been very good this year and their squad has considerably improved since last year. There is huge confidence amongst my Clare work colleagues (i won't call them friends in the week that in it) at the moment and they are all buying into Colm Galvin's comments on OTB last week where he said said "Limerick are tired" or Dalo's Podcast where had said "Limerick would make the top three in Munster round Robin this year"

What I have learned from the past, is that form goes out the window in Limerick and Clare matches, they are nearly always 50:50 battles with a bounce of a ball deciding it in the end. The question is can Limerick go to the well and up the ante to the required level again this year? I hope so.

LimerickandProud (Limerick) - Posts: 94 - 17/04/2024 15:34:16    2538648

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Replying To LimerickandProud:  "I think Limerick and Clare is going to be some battle on Sunday.

There's no real talk about it in Limerick this week but I sense a little bit of nervous tension around Limerick supporters. I think that is down to the form shown by Clare so far this year. In fairness they have been very good this year and their squad has considerably improved since last year. There is huge confidence amongst my Clare work colleagues (i won't call them friends in the week that in it) at the moment and they are all buying into Colm Galvin's comments on OTB last week where he said said "Limerick are tired" or Dalo's Podcast where had said "Limerick would make the top three in Munster round Robin this year"

What I have learned from the past, is that form goes out the window in Limerick and Clare matches, they are nearly always 50:50 battles with a bounce of a ball deciding it in the end. The question is can Limerick go to the well and up the ante to the required level again this year? I hope so."
I have full confidence in the panel we have available and the utmost belief in the management team to implement the best possible game plan. Who would we think of replacing based on our track record thus far .

I tune out the sublime negative thoughts that come mostly from those with a vested interest in undermining us.

Come On Ye Boys in Green, they deserve our unwavering support!

PatOLogical (Limerick) - Posts: 1377 - 17/04/2024 17:46:19    2538680

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Replying To LimerickandProud:  "I think Limerick and Clare is going to be some battle on Sunday.

There's no real talk about it in Limerick this week but I sense a little bit of nervous tension around Limerick supporters. I think that is down to the form shown by Clare so far this year. In fairness they have been very good this year and their squad has considerably improved since last year. There is huge confidence amongst my Clare work colleagues (i won't call them friends in the week that in it) at the moment and they are all buying into Colm Galvin's comments on OTB last week where he said said "Limerick are tired" or Dalo's Podcast where had said "Limerick would make the top three in Munster round Robin this year"

What I have learned from the past, is that form goes out the window in Limerick and Clare matches, they are nearly always 50:50 battles with a bounce of a ball deciding it in the end. The question is can Limerick go to the well and up the ante to the required level again this year? I hope so."
Absolutely anything could happen in the Clare Limerick game but I do think it is this Clare team's absolute last chance to step up to the mark (not necessarily just the opener against Limerick, which could be ok for them to lose if they recover to take either a Munster or AI title - and I would be more than happy with a Munster). The players definitely feel they have under-achieved, and whether or not that is true from a motivational aspect that is a potent factor. From a supporter's perspective, this group of players under Lohan have consistently lit up my summers and entertained the hurling world as a whole for the past five years, even without big silverware successes. Maybe time will prove them to be the Mayo of the hurling world. Most of the key players are now streaking past the thirty-year mark, making them a little older than the Limerick outfit. True, there are some promising youngsters coming through, and Clare will probably not drop down the list of contenders anytime soon, but age-wise there are few lads in the panel now in the 25-30 bracket (only Fitzgerald, Taylor, Ian Galvin, Hayes and Shanagher, I believe). Limerick on the other hand have already proven themselves to be one of the greatest teams of all time, and I believe if Limerick still have the hunger they will win on Sunday. Our (Clare's) best hope would be that one of the young guns explodes onto the scene in a way similar to Shane O'Donnell in 2013 (and it might be another Shane coming off the bench in the second half). We live in hope, but one thing is for sure - as always, we will enjoy the ride.

MiAmigaVERONICA (Clare) - Posts: 317 - 17/04/2024 18:14:03    2538689

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Replying To TerribleFootwork:  "Listened to it myself before it went behind the paywall but wouldn't be worth paying the examiner subscription for it, to much pub and horse talk for me.

Our Game is my favourite podcast to listen too, enjoy Independent throw in show with Eddie Brennan and Mullane too and Off the Ball's hurling pod, few of the local podcasts can be decent too."


Anyway, if the word around that C'ON won't be moving from wing back on Sunday is true, and Hayes is fit, could he be started at midfield? Would be very interesting. Most likely they'll start the other way round though, you wuld guess. The Limerick half backline vs Clare half forward line is going to be a Godzilla vs King Kong scenario!
Adam English is an injury doubt, which is a pity, as I think he would have a great chance of getting in instead of Pete Casey if he was fit.

Impossible to call it, fantastic game to look forward to!

Think Cork will win the other one, but Waterford are going to be possessed for this one, so they'll have to be ready.

Camándubh (Limerick) - Posts: 3 - 17/04/2024 18:35:40    2538692

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Clare name same team as league final, cant see that team starting, would expect SOD and McInerney to start.

Kelly named on the bench. Mind games or is he ready? We will know in 52 hours I guess. Roll on Sunday.

LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2679 - 19/04/2024 09:43:33    2538965

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1. Eibhear Quilligan (Feakle)



2. Adam Hogan (Feakle)

3. Conor Cleary (St Joseph's Miltown)

4. Conor Leen (Corofin)



5. Diarmuid Ryan (Cratloe)

6. John Conlon (Clonlara)

7. Cian Galvin (Clarecastle)



8. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge)

9. Darragh Lohan (Wolfe Tones)



10. David Fitzgerald (Inagh-Kilnamona)

11. Mark Rodgers (Scariff)

12. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin)



13. Aidan McCarthy (Inagh-Kilnamona)

14. Ian Galvin (Clonlara)

15. David Reidy (Éire Óg)



16. Cian Broderick (Clarecastle)

17. Rory Hayes (Wolfe Tones)

18. Paul Flanagan (Ballyea)

19. Seadna Morey (Sixmilebridge)

20. David McInerney (Tulla)

21. Paddy Donnellan (Broadford)

22. Shane O'Donnell (Éire Óg)

23. Aron Shanagher (Wolfe Tones)

24. Shane Meehan (Banner)

25. Robin Mounsey (Ruan)

26. Tony Kelly (Ballyea)

Thats our strongest panel that I can remember..... we have great options now which is fantastic.

Will it be enough to beat arguably the greatest team of all time, we will see but I am very happy with the panel we have going into Munster and hopefully Ryan Taylor will be back for the second half of the Munster Championship also.

LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2679 - 19/04/2024 10:21:45    2538975

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Do you think he will start that team I hate dummy teams but leaving McInerney & Hayes off seems a real unnecessary gamble.

Limerick are playing it very low key but we need a 100% effort from everyone to have a shout
Was in Bridge last night disappointing night for Limericks u-17 Clare i imagine into semi final no where near as good as last year who were exceptional but a very organised side have only conceded 21 points in two games mark O Brien looks like a serious injury would be huge loss but Paul Rodgers a good replacement another Lohan representing Clare last night

clooney (Clare) - Posts: 960 - 19/04/2024 12:02:02    2539006

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Teams named,that limerick 15 will definitely start..plenty for Clare to think of with lynch named corner forward..Clare won't start as named,I'd expect at least 2 changes with mc inerney and o Donnell playing..Mcinerney has nearly always competed 50/50 with hearty..o Donnell at half forward with possibly rogers not starting..roll on Sunday,atmosphere definitely building..interesting day ahead..

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2380 - 19/04/2024 12:23:13    2539011

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John Kiely has just released his team and match panel for our opening Munster Senior Hurling Championship game against Clare this Sunday, we would like to wish the very best to all involved with the Limerick senior hurling team

1. Nickie Quaid (Effin)
2. Mike Casey (Na Piarsaigh)
3. Dan Morrissey (Ahane)
4. Barry Nash (South Liberties)
5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell)
6. Declan Hannon (Adare) Captain
7. Kyle Hayes (Kildimo/Pallaskenry)
8. William O'Donoghue (Na Piarsaigh)
9. Cathal O'Neill (Crecora/Manister)
10. Gearoid Hegarty (St. Patricks)
11. David Reidy (Dromin/Athlacca)
12. Tom Morrissey (Ahane)
13. Aaron Gillane (Patrickswell)
14. Seamus Flanagan (Feohanagh/Castlemahon)
15. Cian Lynch (Patrickswell).

16. David McCarthy (Glenroe)
17. Conor Boylan (Na Piarsaigh)
18. Colin Coughlan (Ballybrown)
19. Adam English (Doon)
20. Sean Finn (Bruff)
21. Graeme Mulcahy (Kilmallock)
22. Barry Murphy (Doon)
23. Aidan O'Connor (Ballybrown)
24. Fergal O'Connor (Effin)
25. Donnacha Ó Dálaigh (Monaleen)
26. Mark Quinlan (Garryspillane)

daveboy (Limerick) - Posts: 1197 - 19/04/2024 13:08:22    2539018

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Both teams named but if anything it's more confusing now than before, that Limerick team could start but with a load of positional changes while Clare will have a few personnel changes before throw in. Can't wait for this, how many hours is it now LRH.

updwell (Limerick) - Posts: 847 - 19/04/2024 13:13:02    2539022

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Replying To CTGAA10:  "Teams named,that limerick 15 will definitely start..plenty for Clare to think of with lynch named corner forward..Clare won't start as named,I'd expect at least 2 changes with mc inerney and o Donnell playing..Mcinerney has nearly always competed 50/50 with hearty..o Donnell at half forward with possibly rogers not starting..roll on Sunday,atmosphere definitely building..interesting day ahead.."
No Rodgers will definitely start if there are changes it will be in backs but Brian Lohan will hardly start two rookies on Gearoid Hegarty and Lynch

clooney (Clare) - Posts: 960 - 19/04/2024 15:23:15    2539066

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Replying To updwell:  "Both teams named but if anything it's more confusing now than before, that Limerick team could start but with a load of positional changes while Clare will have a few personnel changes before throw in. Can't wait for this, how many hours is it now LRH."
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LohansRedHelmet (Clare) - Posts: 2679 - 19/04/2024 17:55:02    2539102

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Replying To Canuck:  "Another annoying habit we have while complaining about attendance. No updates and the team will be announced late on Friday night before the game. Actually if we play a Saturday match it is still the same."
Congrats on the big win yesterday (thoroughly deserved) Canuck - ye must be delighted. I never bought into Cork being hot favorites here, and knew once Waterford got their big names back they would be a massive threat. Of course our same old failings came back to haunt us, but I'm not going to dwell on them, I just hope Pat Ryan can see the changes required (like the rest of us) for next week. We have a massive chance of redemption this Sunday against a Clare team who will also be hurting. Do or die hurling - should be a belter!

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 349 - 22/04/2024 09:19:32    2539702

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