Limerick Premier IHC reaches round three fixtures this weekend

THREE teams are looking to maintain their 100% records when round three of the Lyons of Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship takes place over the weekend.

Bruff, Na Piarsaigh and Blackrock all have two wins from their opening two games.

The action gets underway on Thursday evening when Dromin-Athlacca face Newcastle West in Askeaton. The Magpies are winless from their two games, while Dromin-Athlacca beat Effin in their last game.

Glenroe and Cappamore are looking for a first win when they meet in Hospital on Friday evening. Both sides will be disappointed with how the championship has started and a win will boost their hopes for the rest of the campaign.

On Saturday evening in Kilmallock, Blackrock meet Effin. 'The Rockies' have earned two wins since dropping down from senior, while Effin have one victory to their name.

The final game of the weekend sees Na Piarsaigh take on Bruff on Sunday in Fedamore in a top of the table clash. Both have impressed so far in the championship and will be looking to keep their 100% records.

Round two of the Nick Grene Sports Ground Maintenance IHC also takes place over the weekend. In Group 1, Bruree play Kilmallock in Bruff; Knockaderry meet Croagh-Kilfinny in Hospital; Pallasgreen face Hospital-Herbertstown in Kilteely. All games have a 7pm start on Friday evening.

In Group 2, Croom play Knockainey on Thursday in Kilmallock; St Kieran's meet Murroe-Boher in Mungret; Feohanagh play Granagh-Ballingarry in Newcastle West. Both take place on Friday.

There is also round two action in the Woodlands House Hotel Junior A Hurling Championship. Round one saw victories for Kilteely-Dromkeen, Ballybricken-Bohermore, Monagea, Garryspillane, Tournafulla, Caherline, Old Christians, Feenagh-Kilmeedy, Castletown-Ballyagran, Mungret St Paul's, Bruff and Drom-Broadford.

For a full list of the weekend fixtures click here.