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03 Dec 2025

Confirmed: Limerick fixtures finalised for 2026 Allianz Hurling and Football Leagues

The fixtures for the Allianz Hurling and Football Leagues were finalised on Wednesday afternoon

Confirmed: Limerick fixtures finalised for 2026 Allianz Hurling and Football Leagues

Limerick senior hurling manager John Kiely | PICTURE: Sportsfile

LIMERICK'S fixtures in the Allianz Hurling and Football Leagues have been confirmed ahead of the 2026 season. The Limerick senior hurlers are set for three home fixtures and three away fixtures in Division 1A of the Allianz League. Meanwhile, the Limerick senior footballers will have four home games and three away games in Division Three of the Allianz League.

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In the opening round of Division 1A the Limerick senior hurlers will have a bye. John Kiely's side will begin their Allianz Hurling League campaign away to Waterford on Sunday February 1 at 2pm in Walsh Park. In round three Limerick will host Kilkenny on Sunday February 8 in the TUS Gaelic Grounds at 3:45pm. 

Kiely's charges will make the trip to Semple Stadium, Thurles on Saturday February 21 to take on All-Ireland champions Tipperary at 5:30pm. Limerick will then face Offaly in O'Connor Park, Tullamore at 2pm on Sunday March 1.

In a repeat of the Munster senior hurling championship final, Limerick and Cork will renew their rivalry on Saturday March 7 at 7pm in the TUS Gaelic Grounds and two weeks later the Munster SHC finalists will finish off their Division 1A league campaign against Galway in the Ennis road venue on March 21. 

Meanwhile, the Limerick senior footballers get their Allianz Football League campaign underway against Laois in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise on Saturday January 24. Limerick will play their home games in Division Three of the Allianz Football League in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale.

Jimmy Lee's side host Down on Saturday January 31 in Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale at 2pm in round two. 

On February 15, the Tailteann Cup finalists are back in action in Mick Neville Park against Wexford at 2pm. The Division Four league champions make the trip to Sligo on Sunday February 22 at 2pm. In round five, Limerick meet Clare in a local derby on Saturday February 28 at 6pm. 

Lee's finish off their Division Three League campaign against Westmeath in Cussack Park, Mullingar on Sunday March 15 at 2pm and their final game sees them welcome Fermanagh to Rathkeale on March 22.

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