Limerick side to face Waterford in Munster Senior Hurling League final named

THE Limerick side to face Waterford in Saturday's Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League final has been named.

Limerick manager John Kiely has selected a starting line-up which includes a mix of youth and experience for the game which will be live on TG4, with a 3.15pm throw-in.

The Shannonsiders' line-up includes the Fitzgerald brothers from Monaleen, with Matthew selected in the half-back line and Joe set to line out at midfield, where he will be partnered by the experienced Darragh O'Donovan.

The side also includes Doon's Barry Murphy at full-back and the experienced William O'Donoghue who is named in the pivotal centre half-back berth.

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O'Donoghue is flanked by Matthew Fitzgerald and his Monaleen clubmate Darragh Langan.

Gearoid Hegarty and Shane O'Brien are named in attack which also includes the youthful Fintan Fitzgerald, of Mungret St Paul's at corner forward.

John Kiely and his management team has announced their Limerick Senior hurling team and match panel for their Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League Final:

The Limerick Hurling team and match panel who will face Waterford this Saturday afternoon in Mallow at 3.15pm. pic.twitter.com/f8qBHOs55z

— Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) January 15, 2026

Colin Ryan, of Pallasgreen, will again start in goals.

The substitutes' bench also includes a blend of experienced and younger players. Those named on the bench include Tom Morrissey, Adam English and Cathal O'Neill along with the likes of Oisin O'Farrell, of Askeaton-Ballysteen-Kilcornan and the Garryspillane duo of Dylan O'Shea and Hugh Flanagan.