A new sponsor for Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship

LIMERICK GAA have unveiled Lyons of Limerick as their latest championship sponsor.

The car sales company will sponsor the Limerick Premier IHC.

The second tier of club hurling championship in Limerick continues with round three this Thursday and Saturday and then breaks for the inter-county Munster Championship.

Limerick GAA chairman John Cregan said: "Since its inception in 2015, the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship has been one of the most competitive in the Limerick Club Hurling scene and this season will see eight teams battle it out for a place in the Senior Hurling Championship next season".

“We are delighted to have such a reputable company involved with the sponsorship of such a great competition. Lyons of Limerick has been associated with Limerick sport for a long time and we are delighted to have them on board for the coming season," said the chairman.

Fiona Connolly of Lyons of Limerick Group General Manager spoke at the official launch in the company premises in Ballysimon.

"Lyons of Limerick, Ford, Volvo, Jaguar, Landrover are delighted to be in a position to support Limerick GAA and we are looking forward to an exciting sporting season ahead for all," said Connolly.

ROUND THREE FIXTURES

Thursday April 25 

Mungret v Dromin-Athlacca in Mick Neville Park at 7.15pm

Blackrock v Kildimo-Pallaskenry in Kilmallock at 7.17pm

Bruff v Pallasgreen in Hospital at 7.00pm

Saturday April 27

Bruree v Cappamore in Bruff at 7.00pm