Limerick's Aaron Gillane in action against Clare's Cian Nolan during the 2023 Munster final. PICTURE: Sportsfile

LIMERICK'S senior hurling team will start the defence of the Munster SHC title with an away fixture against Clare when the competition begins next April.
John Kiely's men will face a repeat of the 2023 Munster final with their opening tie, before fixtures against Tipperary, Cork and Waterford.
Limerick are bidding to win their sixth Munster championship crown in a row with the trip to Ennis due to take place on the weekend of April 20/21.
The full list of fixtures is below.
Clare v Limerick - April 20/21
Limerick v Tipperary - April 27/28
Cork v Limerick - May 11/12
Limerick v Waterford - May 25/26
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