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The day Limerick lowered the Cork colours
Limerick last beat Cork in championship football in 2003. Captain Muiris Gavin and manager Liam Kearns remember the day fondly.
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Limerick footballers reveal line-up for Munster SFC
LIMERICK have handed debuts to two players for Saturday evening’s Munster senior football championship quarter-final.
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GAA fans urged to support Limerick footballers
Former captain Paudie Browne has said that Limerick will need a big home support to ensure that the Gaelic Grounds will work to Limerick’s advantage.
U-21 players to backbone Limerick junior footballers
BACKED by 10 members of the county U-21 panel, the Limerick junior footballers will play in the customary curtain-raiser in the Gaelic Grounds this Saturday (5.00) against Cork in the Munster JFC.
Gaelic Games
From the Scottish Highlands to the Gaelic Grounds for Limerick footballer
Bobby O’Brien has shown massive commitment to play for the Limerick footballers, as Jerome O’Connell finds out
Limerick hurlers beat Kilkenny in challenge
The Limerick hurlers got a nice pre-championship boost when they got the better of Kilkenny on a scoreline of 1-25 to 1-20 in Staker Wallace GAA grounds on Sunday night.
Limerick GAA Club Notes, May 19
All the news from around the Limerick GAA clubs. The notes appear first in the weekend edition of the Limerick Leader.
New chairman for Lifting Limerick
FORMER Monaleen hurler and footballer Sean Scanlan has been appointed as the new chairman of Lifting Limerick.
Rugby
Flannery asked to leave Munster Schools AGM
Former Munster and Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery was asked to leave the Munster Schools AGM last week, despite wishing to make a presentation about the new eligibilty rule.
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Bank of Ireland confirms Munster sponsorship
Bank of Ireland has confirmed it has agreed a five year deal with Munster Rugby to become its main sponsor.
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Munster to look within in search for O’Gara replacement
MUNSTER appear more likely to promote Ian Keatley to first choice out-half next season following Ronan O’Gara’s retirement, rather than sign a high profile replacement over the summer.
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Munster await O’Gara decision
MUNSTER have offered Ronan O’Gara a new one-year contract - but the province will give the veteran as much time as he wants to make up his mind whether he wants to continue playing or not.
Limerick clubs finalise coaching teams
RELEGATED Shannon have wasted no time in boosting their prospects of bouncing straight back up to the All-Ireland League’s top division with the appointment of former Munster Academy Manager, Ian Sherwin as the club’s Director of Rugby.
Soccer
Limerick FC beat Waterford on penalties
LIMERICK FC needed a penalty shootout to see off Waterford Utd in the EA Sports Cup in Thomond Park on Monday night.
Limerick FC lose to Drogheda
Limerick FC missed out on an excellent opportunity to cement their position in the upper reaches of the Premier Division of the Airtricity League when suffering a hugely frustrating 1-0 home defeat to Drogheda United at Thomond Park on Tuesday night.
Munster soccer success for Limerick club
Pike Rovers were crowned Munster Junior Cup champions for the fifth time in their illustrious history when they beat Clonmel Celtic 2-1 in a highly entertaining encounter in Tipperary on Sunday afternoon.
Limerick boss Taylor eyes three points against Drogs
LIMERICK FC manager, Stuart Taylor insists his charges have a lot to learn about life in top flight football, despite their encouraging start to the Premier Division season.
Limerick FC stun Cork City
LIMERICK FC ended the Bank Holiday weekend on a high with a superb 3-2 win in the Munster derby against Cork City in Turners Cross.
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Limerick Sport
Limerick’s Andy Lee secures first round win
LIMERICK’S Andy Lee recorded his sixth first round stoppage of his career with a knock-out victory over Daryl Cunningham in the US on Wednesday night.
Ivan Morris Column
In his weekly Limerick Leader column Ivan Morris meets Ghana’s new director of golf
Ivan Morris Column - Golfting tips
In his weekly Limerick Leader column Ivan Morris ponders the values of golf tips
National Sport
Lion O'Brien healing quickly
British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.
DCAL to defend Windsor Park plans
The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland will "robustly" defend its plans to redevelop Windsor Park in the wake of Crusaders' attempts to launch a judicial review of the case.
Hodgson plea to fans over chants
Roy Hodgson has heaped praise on England fans while urging them not to sing "religious or political" songs in next week's friendly with Ireland.
Good ground for Curragh classics
Good ground conditions are expected at the Curragh for Classic weekend at the County Kildare venue.
Keane free to face England
Skipper Robbie Keane will be able to face England next week after the Los Angeles Galaxy granted him permission to join up with the Ireland squad.
Golf
Ivan Morris Column
In his weekly Limerick Leader column Ivan Morris meets Ghana’s new director of golf
Ivan Morris Column - Golfting tips
In his weekly Limerick Leader column Ivan Morris ponders the values of golf tips
Horse Racing
Katie’s Corner - Punchestown review
In her weekly Limerick Leader racing column, Katie McNamara looks back at a successful Punchestown festival
Katie’s Corner - Success for Limerick jockeys
In her weekly Limerick Leader racing column, Katie McNamara looks back at a successful week for Limerick jockeys.
Sports Columnists
Martin Kiely Column - Football League Final win
In his weekly Limerick Leader column, Martin Kiely reviews Limerick’s National Football League win.
Ivan Morris Column
In his weekly Limerick Leader column Ivan Morris meets Ghana’s new director of golf
Katie’s Corner - Punchestown review
In her weekly Limerick Leader racing column, Katie McNamara looks back at a successful Punchestown festival
Hooker’s Diary - Bruff finish AIL season on a high
In his Limerick Leader’s ‘Hooker’s Diary’ column this week, John Hogan says the future is bright for Bruff, despite their relegation to AIL 2A for next season.
Ivan Morris Column - Golfting tips
In his weekly Limerick Leader column Ivan Morris ponders the values of golf tips
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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