Holders Na Piarsaigh in action as two further Limerick SHC games to take place
TWO MORE games are down for decision this Friday evening in the Bons Secours Hospital Limerick SHC when Na Piarsaigh face off against Kildimo-Pallaskenry in Group 1, while in Group 2, Mungret St Paul's play Garryspillane.
Doon's win over Patrickswell has blown the championship wide open, while Kilmallock head into the break after two victories from their two games to date.
Na Piarsaigh have the chance to get their title defence back on track when they face Kildimo-Pallaskenry in Claughaun. Shane O'Neill's side were far from their best against Patrickswell in their first game and will expect a much better performance against their city division rivals.
The Caherdavin outfit will be hoping to see William O'Donoghue back into their starting lineup but the game may come too soon for the influential midfielder.
Shane Dowling resumed his club senior goalkeeping career in that defeat last week after making his comeback at the intermediate grade in 2022 and his influence could be key to their chances this year.
Elsewhere, Kildimo-Pallaskenry also tasted defeat in their opening championship game of the season. Ahane were the better side in that game last week and Natal O'Grady's side know that they will be up against it in their first year at the top level.
Kyle Hayes was well shackled by Dan Morrissey in that game last week and O'Grady will need him to have a bigger influence if they are to see off Na Piarsaigh.
Mungret St Paul's are looking to make it two wins from two when they meet Garryspillane in Cappamore. Club legend Brian Begley is in charge this year and have the likes of Brian O'Meara and Liam Lynch back to full fitness.
Both played in their big win over South Liberties and Mungret will be confident of beating a Garryspillane side that never got going in their game with Adare.
Callum Sheehan bagged 1-2 in that defeat and he, along with Dylan O'Shea, will need to be in top form if the Bouncers are to beat Mungret.
Both games have a 7pm throw-in with the Na Piarsaigh v Kildimo-Pallaskenry game being streamed live by Limerick GAA.