Na Piarsaigh and Patrickswell to meet in Limerick SHC final

NA PIARSAIGH and Patrickswell will face-off in the Bon Secours Hospital Limerick SHC final following their victories in the semi-finals.

An Aaron Gillane masterclass propelled Patrickswell to a surprisingly comfortable win over Kilmallock on Sunday afternoon. Na Piarsaigh booked their spot in the Bon Secours Hospital Limerick Senior Hurling Championship with a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Doon in their semi-final on Saturday.

Shane Dowling was the Na Piarsaigh hero in the shoot-out that sees the Daly Cup holders into yet another final. He scored twice in the shoot-out, that went to sudden death, and also made four saves in the dramatic win.

Dromin-Athlacca and Blackrock will contest the Lyons of Limerick Premier Intermediate final after their semi-final victories on Saturday.

Blackrock are now in with a chance of a swift return to the senior grade after a five-point victory in their last four clash with Effin in Bruff. Paudie Leahy's penalty just before half time proving crucial to their win.

Twelve points from Limerick All-Ireland winner David Reidy propelled Dromin-Athlacca into the final as they earned a two-point win over 2022 beaten finalists Bruff.

Bruff led the game heading into added time but two from Reidy and one from Sean O'Leary saw Dromin-Athlacca set up a final date with Blackrock.

Granagh-Ballingarry and Croagh-Kilfinny will contest the Nick Grene Sports Ground Maintenance Intermediate Hurling final after their semi-final victories over Murroe-Boher and Hospital-Herbertstown respectively.

Granagh-Ballingarry needed extra-time to see off Murroe-Boher in an entertaining contest, while Croagh-Kilfinny had a more comfortable victory.

Elsewhere, Mungret St Pauls and Feenagh-Kilmeedy will meet in the Woodlands House Hotel Junior A hurling final after their respective wins in Sunday's semi-finals.