Live TV coverage confirmed for Limerick's Allianz Hurling League clash with Clare

LIMERICK'S Division 1A Allianz National Hurling League clash against Clare this weekend will be shown on TG4. 

The round five fixture gets underway on Sunday at 3:45pm in the TUS Gaelic Grounds. Limerick will now switch their focus to a local derby against Clare. 

Last Sunday's scheduled clash between Limerick and Kilkenny in Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League was called off due to an unplayable pitch at UPMC Nowlan Park caused by the recent heavy rain. The decision to postpone the Round four fixture was announced on Sunday morning.

The round four game could be refixed for St Patrick's weekend as it is the only free weekend remaining in the National Hurling League calendar.

Limerick are now likely to play their final four Allianz Hurling League games over the next four weekends.

John Kiely's Limerick side are on three points after two games in the Division 1A league table. It finished all square between the 2023 All-Ireland champions and Cork in round two, while the Shannonsiders edged past Tipperary in round three of the competition. Kiely's charges had a bye in the opening round of the Allianz Hurling League.

Limerick defeated this Sunday's opponents Clare twice last year in the Munster senior hurling championship.All-Ireland champions Clare suffered a surprise 1-23 to 1-17 defeat to Wexford in Round four of the league at Ennis on Sunday. Clare are yet to win a game in Division 1A of the League this year.

Mike Casey, Barry Nash, Declan Hannon, Cathal O'Neill and Seamus Flanagan were all in line to make their first starts for Limerick in 2025 against Kilkenny. Meanwhile, Peter Casey and Tom Morrissey were named on the bench for the Nowlan Park clash.

Doon clubman Darragh O'Donovan is yet to feature for the 2024 Munster champions this year. Kyle Hayes, William O'Donoghue, Gearoid Hegarty and Sean Finn are all currently sidelined with injuries.

Limerick senior hurling selector Liam Cronin has previously worked with the Clare senior hurling team. The Cappamore native was added to the Kiely's backroom team this year.

Six days after the Clare game, Limerick host Galway on Saturday March 8 in the TUS Gaelic Grounds at 7.30pm. Limerick finish off their Allianz Hurling League campaign against Wexford on March 22 back at the Ennis Road venue.

Clare senior hurling manager Brian Lohan has gradually added his experienced players back into his side's starting XV. Tony Kelly, Mark Rodgers, John Conlon and David Fitzgerald all started for Clare for the first time against Wexford on Sunday in Cusack Park, Ennis. This is the first meeting between Limerick and Clare in the Allianz Hurling League since 2023.

Meanwhile, Eoghan McNamara, of Doon, has been called into the Dublin senior hurling for the 2025 season. McNamara transferred from Doon to Dublin clubs Faughs in 2023. The goalkeeper has previously lined out Limerick at minor and U21 level.