Limerick hurlers jet off following news of John Kiely's extension

Limerick hurlers Gearóid Hegarty, Sean Finn, Cathal O'Neill and Aidan O'Connor with manager John Kiely alongside Shannon Airport's Emma Foote and Ruairí Kennedy ahead of their trip to New York | Shannon Airport

placeholder image — Limerick hurlers Gearóid Hegarty, Sean Finn, Cathal O'Neill and Aidan O'Connor with manager John Kiely alongside Shannon Airport's Emma Foote and Ruairí Kennedy ahead of their trip to New York | Shannon Airport

Limerick hurlers jet off for stateside trip after news broke of John Kiely staying on as manager

LIMERICK’S senior hurlers are on their way to New York for a Club Limerick event this weekend and were in good spirits at Shannon Airport ahead of the journey.

Limerick hurlers Seán Finn, Gearóid Hegarty, Cathal O'Neill and Aidan O'Connor with manager John Kiely and Mike O'Riordan ahead of their trip to New York | Shannon Airport

Travelling with some special cargo, the Liam MacCarthy, Mick Mackey and Dr Croke Cup’s, Gearóid Hegarty, Seán Finn, Cathal O’Neill and Aidan O’Connor are making their way to New York for a Club Limerick (New York) ‘Meet, Greet and Puck Around’ on Saturday afternoon.

Accompanying the players are Limerick senior hurling manager John Kiely, as well as county board secretary, Mike O’Riordan.

Joe Hannon, Seán Finn, Gearóid Hegarty, John Kiely, Cathal O'Neill, Aidan O'Connor and Mike O'Riordan at Shannon Airport before the trip to New York | Shannon Airport

The event is set to take place in Paddy’s Field where fans will get the chance to meet the players and get their chance for pictures with the cups.

Following that, Club Limerick New York are hosting a recruitment drive BBQ at JP Clarke’s saloon where the players and John Kiely will also be present.

It is set to be a short visit to NYC for all involved with the final round of the club championship group phase beginning on Wednesday evening.