https://www.limerickleader.ie https://www.limerickleader.ie/images/logos/1/logo_colored.jpg https://www.limerickleader.ie PICTURES: Celebration time for St Munchin's as Limerick school win rugby's Munster Junior Cup https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/schools-rugby/2062676/pictures-celebration-time-for-st-munchin-s-as-limerick-school-win-rugby-s-munster-junior-cup.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/schools-rugby/2062676/pictures-celebration-time-for-st-munchin-s-as-limerick-school-win-rugby-s-munster-junior-cup.html

St Munchin’s College won the Munster Schools Junior Cup title, defeating Christian Brothers College, Cork at Thomond Park
USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES LIMERICK school St Munchin’s College claimed the Munster Schools Junior Cup title, defeating Christian Brothers College, Cor

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:30:26 GMT Thomond Park,Munster Rugby Jerome O'Connell Former All Black and international rugby coach 'incredibly excited' to be joining Munster https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/munster-rugby/2062479/former-all-black-and-international-rugby-coach-incredibly-excited-to-be-joining-munster.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/munster-rugby/2062479/former-all-black-and-international-rugby-coach-incredibly-excited-to-be-joining-munster.html

Roger Randle to join Munster from New Zealand Super Rugby side, the Chiefs, as the province’s new attack coach
Munster have confirmed that Roger Randle has been appointed as the province’s new attack coach. The rugby coach will take up a two-year contract and commence his role in July on comp

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:36:03 GMT Munster Rugby,Thomond Park Jerome O'Connell Ryder Cup visits school children in Limerick as preparations for Adare Manor tournament intensify https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/ryder-cup/2062449/ryder-cup-visits-school-children-in-limerick-as-preparations-for-adare-manor-tournament-intensify.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/ryder-cup/2062449/ryder-cup-visits-school-children-in-limerick-as-preparations-for-adare-manor-tournament-intensify.html

Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, Minister Patrick O’Donovan TD and Adare Manor owner JP McManus in visit to Limerick schools
EUROPEAN Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald took the Ryder Cup to meet local school children in Limerick this Wednesday as part of his first official visit as captain to 2027

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:03:08 GMT Ryder Cup 2027,Adare Manor,Ryder Cup,JP McManus,Patrick O’Donovan Jerome O'Connell Dominant St Munchin’s claim Munster Junior Cup with emphatic win https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/schools-rugby/2062354/dominant-st-munchins-claim-munster-junior-cup-with-emphatic-win.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/schools-rugby/2062354/dominant-st-munchins-claim-munster-junior-cup-with-emphatic-win.html

A POWERFUL all-round performance saw St Munchin’s College claim the Munster Schools Junior Cup title, defeating Christian Brothers College, Cork 26-5 at Thomond Park on Wednesday afternoon. The James O’Neill-coached side were full value for the success, dominating in the set piece and the better sid

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:53:29 GMT Schools Joel Slattery TV details announced for Treaty United Women's crucial Premier Division clash with Galway United https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/treaty-utd/2061217/tv-details-announced-for-treaty-united-women-s-crucial-premier-division-clash-with-galway-united.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/treaty-utd/2061217/tv-details-announced-for-treaty-united-women-s-crucial-premier-division-clash-with-galway-united.html

The TG4 cameras will be at the Markets Field this Sunday as Treaty play host to Galway United at 1.45pm
THE next two games of the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season to be broadcast by TG4 have been confirmed, with Treaty United's Premier Division clash with Galway set to be televi

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:08 GMT Treaty United FC,Markets Field Oisin Nolan GAA eyeing showpiece hurling game to coincide with Ryder Cup in Limerick https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/hurling/2062057/gaa-eyeing-showpiece-hurling-game-to-coincide-with-ryder-cup-in-limerick.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/hurling/2062057/gaa-eyeing-showpiece-hurling-game-to-coincide-with-ryder-cup-in-limerick.html

Such a move would mean changing the game from its current April slot in the calendar and moving it five months later
REPORTS are emerging this Wednesday morning that the GAA are considering plans to play the 2027 Allianz Hurling League final at the TUS Gaelic Grounds ahead of September's Ryde

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:18:41 GMT Limerick GAA,Allianz Hurling League,Ryder Cup 2027,Ryder Cup Joel Slattery WATCH: Treaty United midfielder nominated for SSE Airtricty First Division Goal of the Month https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/treaty-utd/2061513/watch-treaty-united-midfielder-nominated-for-sse-airtricty-first-division-goal-of-the-month.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/treaty-utd/2061513/watch-treaty-united-midfielder-nominated-for-sse-airtricty-first-division-goal-of-the-month.html

Treaty's Jason Folarin-Oyenuga has been nominated for the award for his goal against Finn Harps last month
TREATY United's Jason Folarin-Oyenuga has been nominated for the SSE Airtricity First Division Goal of the Month following his strike against Finn Harps last month. READ NEXT: PICTURES:

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:30:13 GMT Treaty United FC Oisin Nolan Wait is over as St Munchin's are set for Junior Schools Cup final replay in Limerick https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/schools-rugby/2061382/wait-is-over-as-st-munchin-s-are-set-for-junior-schools-cup-final-replay-in-limerick.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/schools-rugby/2061382/wait-is-over-as-st-munchin-s-are-set-for-junior-schools-cup-final-replay-in-limerick.html

Kick-off is at 1.30pm at Thomond Park
THREE weeks after the sides drew in Virgin Media Park, St Munchin's College and CBC are ready to do battle in the Munster Schools Junior Cup final replay this Wednesday. The Easter break delayed the highly-anticipated rematch after the two teams played ou

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:30:09 GMT Schools Joel Slattery PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Limerick and Clare in U23 Camogie Championship https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/camogie/2059788/pictures-supporters-cheer-on-limerick-and-clare-in-u23-camogie-championship.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/camogie/2059788/pictures-supporters-cheer-on-limerick-and-clare-in-u23-camogie-championship.html

Limerick were impressive 4-16 to 1-7 winners over Clare at the TUS Moylish Campus on Thursday night
WITH a place in the semi-finals of the All-Ireland U23 'B' Camogie Championship on the line, Limerick went all-in right from the throw-in and coasted to a comprehensive 18-point 4-16 to 1-7 win

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:30:04 GMT Limerick GAA,Camogie Oisin Nolan Live TV coverage confirmed for the final of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial in Limerick https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/limerick-sport/2060564/live-tv-coverage-confirmed-for-the-final-of-the-con-annie-kirby-memorial-in-limerick.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/limerick-sport/2060564/live-tv-coverage-confirmed-for-the-final-of-the-con-annie-kirby-memorial-in-limerick.html

The Con & Annie Kirby Memorial takes place at Limerick Greyhound Stadium
LIVE television coverage has been confirmed for the final of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial from Limerick Greyhound Stadium. One of the showpiece events on the Limerick greyhound calendar, with a €80,000 prize on the lin

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:00:05 GMT Limerick Greyhound Stadium Jerome O'Connell Limerick club and school rugby fixtures - Tuesday, April 14 to Sunday, April 19 https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/club-rugby/2061205/limerick-club-and-school-rugby-fixtures-tuesday-april-14-to-sunday-april-19.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/club-rugby/2061205/limerick-club-and-school-rugby-fixtures-tuesday-april-14-to-sunday-april-19.html

This is a busy period for Limerick club and school rugby fixtures
Kick-off time 2.30pm unless otherwise stated Tuesday 14th April Boys Schools U18 Spring League:Rockwell College v St. Munchin's College,Rockwell,2pm; Boys North U18 Closed Cup:Nenagh Ormond v Thomond-Richmond,Nenagh,7.30pm; St.

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:30:04 GMT Munster Rugby,AIL Oisin Nolan PICTURES: Ryder Cup captain touches down in Limerick to visit ‘world class’ Adare Manor https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/ryder-cup/2061427/pictures-ryder-cup-captain-touches-down-in-limerick-to-visit-world-class-venue-adare-manor.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/ryder-cup/2061427/pictures-ryder-cup-captain-touches-down-in-limerick-to-visit-world-class-venue-adare-manor.html

Luke Donald will captain Europe for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor
USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES LUKE Donald touched down in Adare Manor this Tuesday for the first time since he was confirmed as European captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Limerick. Donald and his wife Diane

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:15:41 GMT Ryder Cup,Ryder Cup 2027,Adare Manor Jerome O'Connell Key Munster rugby players return to full training ahead of URC resumption https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/munster-rugby/2061392/key-munster-rugby-players-return-to-full-training-ahead-of-urc-resumption.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/munster-rugby/2061392/key-munster-rugby-players-return-to-full-training-ahead-of-urc-resumption.html

Munster play Benetton in the URC on Saturday with Calvin Nash, Oli Jager and Jean Kleyn back from injury
MUNSTER have confirmed that six key players have returned to full training in a timely boost ahead of the final four games of the province’s United Rugby Championship campaign. Clayton McM

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:31:00 GMT Munster Rugby,Calvin Nash Jerome O'Connell Limerick's Gillian Scott trains her stable veteran to a first win in over five years https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/horse-racing/2060526/limerick-s-gillian-scott-trains-her-stable-veteran-to-a-first-win-in-over-five-years.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/horse-racing/2060526/limerick-s-gillian-scott-trains-her-stable-veteran-to-a-first-win-in-over-five-years.html

Ballingarry trainer Gillian Scott won at Gowran with Starting Monday
A super result for Ballingarry trainer Gillian Scott arrived in the nine-furlong handicap at Gowran last Thursday when she saddled the first two home with her veteran Starting Monday snapping a lengthy losing streak. It has

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:30:03 GMT Ballingarry,JP McManus,Limerick Jerome O'Connell Trio qualify to represent Limerick Camogie at national John West Féile finals https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/camogie/2060440/trio-qualify-to-represent-limerick-camogie-at-national-john-west-feile-finals.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/camogie/2060440/trio-qualify-to-represent-limerick-camogie-at-national-john-west-feile-finals.html

Newcastle West, Croagh-Kilfinny and Glenroe crowned Limerick Feile camogie champions
USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES It was a busy weekend for Limerick Camogie with John West Féile action. Twenty eight clubs participated, with each club fielding approximately 25 young players s

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:30:04 GMT Camogie,Limerick,Newcastle West,Croagh Jerome O'Connell Limerick knocked out of Munster MFC after second one-point loss in seven days https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/gaelic-football/2061044/limerick-knocked-out-of-munster-mfc-after-second-one-point-loss-in-seven-days.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/gaelic-football/2061044/limerick-knocked-out-of-munster-mfc-after-second-one-point-loss-in-seven-days.html

LIMERICK were left to rue what might have been as they were knocked out of the Munster MFC, losing to Waterford 1-13 to 1-12 on Monday night. “We got ourselves into a great position by half-time but Waterford just kept the scoreboard ticking over after the break,” said manager Garret Noonan after th

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:29:50 GMT Limerick GAA,Gaelic Football,Munster MFC Joel Slattery PICTURES: Limerick sides enjoy stellar weekend of finals success in Dublin with three historical wins https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/basketball/2060647/pictures-limerick-sides-enjoy-stellar-weekend-of-finals-success-in-dublin-with-three-historical-wins.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/basketball/2060647/pictures-limerick-sides-enjoy-stellar-weekend-of-finals-success-in-dublin-with-three-historical-wins.html

The Limerick Sport Eagles, the Limerick Celtics Women's side and the Limerick Celtics Men's side recorded historical wins last weekend
IT was a stellar weekend for Limerick basketball in Dublin with three sides from the Treaty County picking up silverware in the National Basketball Arena on S

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:30:05 GMT Limerick Oisin Nolan PICTURES: UL Bohemian secure final berth with Energia All-Ireland Women’s League win over Old Belvedere https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/club-rugby/2060579/pictures-ul-bohemian-secure-final-berth-with-energia-all-ireland-womens-league-win-over-old-belvedere.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/club-rugby/2060579/pictures-ul-bohemian-secure-final-berth-with-energia-all-ireland-womens-league-win-over-old-belvedere.html

UL Bohemian defeated Old Belvedere on a scoreline of 24-17 in Annacotty
U.L. Bohemian will face Blackrock College in the final of the Women’s All Ireland League after their 24-17 home win against Old Belvedere. A try by Caoimhe Murphy converted by Kate Flannery gave Bohs a 7-5 interval lead.

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:30:07 GMT AIL,UL Bohemian Rugby Club Oisin Nolan Former Munster rugby star links back up with province in new partnership https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/munster-rugby/2060375/former-munster-rugby-star-links-back-up-with-province-in-new-partnership.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/munster-rugby/2060375/former-munster-rugby-star-links-back-up-with-province-in-new-partnership.html

Former Munster rugby Heineken Cup winner Federico Pucciariello is now CEO of Essential Energy Holding
MUNSTER rugby has announced a new four-year partnership with Essential Energy Holding to support the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a lower-carbon alternative to diesel in matchda

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:30:04 GMT Munster Rugby,Thomond Park Jerome O'Connell Stalwart Aidan Ryan scores in his 45th consecutive year of Limerick junior soccer https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/junior-soccer/2060307/stalwart-aidan-ryan-scores-in-his-45th-consecutive-year-of-limerick-junior-soccer.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/junior-soccer/2060307/stalwart-aidan-ryan-scores-in-his-45th-consecutive-year-of-limerick-junior-soccer.html

Aidan Ryan among goals in Division 3A of the Limerick District League as Athlunkard Villa C team beat Moyross
IN Division 3A of the Limerick District League, Athlunkard Villa C team beat Moyross on Saturday evening to give them a great chance of taking the second promotion spot along with cha

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:08 GMT LDL,Limerick District League Jerome O'Connell