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06 Sept 2025

Limerick senior hurling championship reaches critical stage

The final round of the group stages in the SHC takes place this Sunday

Club hurling championship at critical stage

Cian Lynch, of Patrickswell, in action against Evan O'Leary, of Ahane PICTURE: Brendan Gleeson

NA PIARSAIGH and Doon have advanced directly into the Bon Secours Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals.

Meanwhile, Patrickswell and Kilmallock have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the competition. Ahane have secured their status in Group 1 of the SHC for 2025, while Mungret St Paul's have been relegated into group two of the championship.

All six final round games in Groups 1 and 2 of the senior championship take place on Sunday. Group one leaders, Doon will look to make it five wins out of five against Ahane at 4pm in Cappamore.  At the same time in Claughaun, reigning county champions Na Piarsaigh face Mungret St Paul's.

In group one, Patrickswell and Kilmallock meet in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale at 4pm.Group two of the Limerick SHC is set for a fascinating weekend of action. All three games take place on Sunday at 1.45pm.

Adare and South Liberties face off in a do-or-die clash in Bruff. The loser will be relegated to Premier Intermediate ranks for 2025. Adare need a draw or victory to retain their senior status, while the only way South Liberties can avoid relegation is by winning this game.  The other four teams remain in the hunt to reach the quarter-finals. 

Ballybrown take on Dromin-Athlacca in Claughaun. Ballybrown sit top of Group 2 and the city side need a draw or a victory to reach the last six.

Monaleen face Kildimo Pallaskenry in Mungret. Monaleen sit in second place on six points, while Kildimo Pallaskenry are just behind them on five points. 

The Castletroy side just need a draw or victory to reach the last six of the senior championship.

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