Plenty at stake in Group One as final round fixtures of Limerick SHC down for decision

Graeme Mulcahy and Shane O'Brien of Kilmallock in action against Patrickswell's Kelvin Lynch during their Limerick SHC Round Four fixture. PICTURE: Brendan Gleeson

placeholder image — Graeme Mulcahy and Shane O'Brien of Kilmallock in action against Patrickswell's Kelvin Lynch during their Limerick SHC Round Four fixture. PICTURE: Brendan Gleeson

THE GROUP stages of the Bon Secours Hospital Limerick SHC come to a conclusion this weekend with plenty to play for in the three games taking place at the top level.

Kilmallock have already booked their spot in the semi-final heading into round five with both Na Piarsaigh and Patrickswell battling it out to join them.

The Balbec meet Na Piarsaigh in Doon today with the latter needing a draw or win to make the last four. If they are unable to do that, it opens the door for Patrickswell.

Eamonn Kelly's 'Well outfit need to beat Kildimo-Pallaskenry in Kilmallock to have any hope of usurping the current champions and jumping into second place in the group. Kilmallock need to beat Na Piarsaigh for Patrickswell to have any hoping of automatic qualification to the last four.

The other game in the group, Doon v Ahane, is a straight shoot-out for the other quarter-final spot. Doon just need a draw to advance into the last eight, while Ahane need a victory in Cappamore to reach the quarter-finals.

All games take place at 5pm with the Doon versus Ahane game being streamed live by Limerick GAA.