Result a must for Limerick senior camogie side in their All-Ireland tie with Offaly
LIMERICK'S senior camogie side face a huge fixture on Saturday afternoon when they make the trip to take on Offaly in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship.
John Lillis' side need a draw or a win from the game to survive relegation to the Intermediate grade for 2024 by virtue of their better scoring difference.
Both sides have lost their two games in group three so far against Waterford and Antrim. Limerick got the better of Offaly when the sides met in similar circumstances during the league with Limerick coming away with a 2-14 to 1-14. The win kept them in Division 1B for next season.
Limerick lost to Antrim by four points in their opening championship game but were well beaten by Waterford in their second outing.
It is a hugely important game for the future of Limerick camogie and the senior side go into the fixture with the news that Muireann Creamer will miss the trip to the Faithful County due to injury.
Ahead of the game, Caoimhe Costelloe spoke to Leader Sport and said that preparation for the crucial game on Saturday ha gone well, despite the injury issues within the panel.
“Obviously, we have had a few injuries. Muireann is a huge loss but the game against Waterford will stand to us. We have trained very well over the last couple of weeks so hopefully now we can get the job done on Saturday.
Costelloe added that Limerick have completely refocused following that heavy loss against the Deise for the game with Offaly.
“You just have to dust yourself down. There is always another game coming thick and fast. If you dwell too long on it, you wont be at anything.
“We went back and did a bit of video analysis. We did some good things against Waterford and we have a few things that we need to tidy up. We just have to train hard and see where it takes us.
“We have been here before. Some years it just goes that way. We knew at the start of the championship campaign that it was going to be very difficult.
“We want to finish the year on a high. I don't think it (relegation) plays any part really in our preparation. It's all about going out and getting the job done.”
Limerick's game with Offaly has a 4.30pm start on Saturday. The game takes place in Banagher.