Limerick team to face Antrim in Allianz Hurling League opener named

THE Limerick team to face Antrim in Sunday's Division 1 Allianz Hurling League opener at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, 2pm, has been named.

Limerick will be beginning the defence of the league title this weekend having won the competition in an impressive final win over Kilkenny at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Gearoid Hegarty is set to captain the Limerick side in Sunday's game.

Limerick senior hurling v Antrim:

1 Jamie Power (Monaleen)

2 Fergal O’Connor (Effin)

3 Dan Morrissey (Ahane)

4 Aaron Costello (Kilmallock)

5 Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell)

6 David Reidy (Dromin/Athlacca)

7 Mark Quinlan (Garryspillane)

8 Barry Murphy (Doon)

9 Colin Coughlan (Ballybrown)

10 Gearoid Hegarty (St. Patricks) Captain

11 Cathal O’Neill (Crecora/Manister)

12 Conor Boylan (Na Piarsaigh)

13 Donnacha Ó Dálaigh (Monaleen)

14 Shane O’Brien (Kilmallock)

15 Adam English (Doon)

Substitutes:

16 Nickie Quaid (Effin)

17 Joe Fitzgerald (Monaleen)

18 Micheál Houlihan (Kilmallock)

19 Ethan Hurley (Newcastle West)

20 Mike Keane (Adare)

21 Darragh Langan (Monaleen)

22 Emmet McEvoy (Na Piarsaigh)

23 Graeme Mulcahy (Kilmallock)

24 Aidan O’Connor (Ballybrown)

25 Darragh O’Donovan (Doon)

26 Patrick O’Donovan (Effin)