Round four of the Limerick SHC begins with two fixtures this Wednesday evening

THINGS ARE beginning to hot up in the Bon Secours Limerick SHC with two games down for decision in round four this Wednesday evening.

In group one, Kildimo-Pallaskenry play Doon in Kilmallock. This game is a must win for both sides for very different reasons. Kildimo-Pallaskenry are without a point from their three games to date, while Doon (one win) need a victory to reignite their campaign.

The east Limerick side have a well spoken about absentee list with the likes of Richie English and Mikey O'Brien both suffering cruciate ligament injuries before the start of the championship.

They put that behind them after a tough loss in round one to beat Patrickswell in their second game, however, a heavy loss to Na Piarsaigh last time out may have dented their confidence.

Kildimo-Pallaskenry have endured a very tough start to life in group one but have consistently improved game on game. However, they still haven't found a way to get Kyle Hayes into the game as much as Natal O'Grady would have hoped before the season start.

O'Grady's charges are also overly reliant on the free-taking prowess of Shaun Barry. They pushed Kilmallock all the way in their last game but will need a better return than 13 points if they are to beat a heavily favoured Doon outfit.

Meanwhile, in group two, Adare are looking to get back into contention for promotion when they face bottom placed South Liberties in Ballyagran.

Adare welcomed Declan Hannon back from injury in their defeat to Mungret St Paul's last week with the Limerick captain making a goalscoring return to action.

However, it was not enough to maintain Adare's unbeaten start to the championship and Aidan O'Rahfilly's men now sit two points behind Ballybrown and Mungret.

Liberties need the points for very different reasons as they sit rock bottom of the group after three heavy defeats. The scoreline in last week's defeat does not tell the full story as they pushed Ballybrown all the way before a couple of late Barry Adams goal.

Brian Foley may have one eye on their final game against Garryspillane that could end up being a relegation decider but Liberties will have taken some confidence from that performance and could give Adare a tough time.

Both games have a 6.30pm throw-in and the Doon v Kildimo-Pallaskenry game is being streamed live by Limerick GAA.