Hurling team news: Limerick make eight changes for Clare test, as Cormac O’Brien makes first Cork start

Hurling team news: Limerick make eight changes for Clare test, as Cormac O’Brien makes first Cork start

John Kiely has made eight changes to his Limerick line-up for Sunday’s home clash with Clare as he capitalises on the bonus of effectively qualifying for the Munster SHC final with a game to spare.

Hero Hannon returns for Limerick

IN his first appearance of 2025, five-time All-Ireland winning captain Declan Hannon has been selected at centre-back on the Limerick side which hosts Clare in the concluding game group fixture of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship at the Gaelic Grounds next Sunday (4pm). Across a stellar career, Hannon has lined out in almost 60 championship ties. His first appearance was back in 2012. And after a six-year championship absence, Shane Dowli…

Dowling makes shock Limerick return as Kiely rings changes for Clare showdown

SHANE DOWLING starts in goal for Limerick against Clare tomorrow.  With one foot in the Munster SHC final, boss John Kiely has reshuffled the pack for the Banner’s visit to the Gaelic Grounds.   Shane Dowling is set to start his first Munster SHC clash since 2019 vs Clare Limerick manager John Kiely has made a number of changes for the clash Ex-hitman Dowling was a shock recall into the squad this year to deputise for torn cruciate victim Nickie…