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22 Oct 2025

WATCH: Jimmy Lee reacts to Limerick's win against Tipperary in the Tailteann Cup

Limerick defeated Tipperary in the preliminary quarter-final of the Tailteann Cup on a final scoreline of 1-18 to 1-10

Limerick defeated Tipperary in the preliminary quarter-final of the Tailteann Cup on a final scoreline of 1-18 to 1-10 at Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale on Saturday evening. 

The victors led 1-4 to 0-8 at the break with goalkeeper Josh Ryan chipping in with two 45's in the opening period. 

Jimmy Lee's side outscored Tipperary in the second half 1-10 to 0-4 with Emmett Rigter's goal on 67 minutes securing Limerick's place into the last eight of the Tailteann Cup.

The Treaty county now advance to the quarter-final of the Tailteann Cup where they will face Sligo, Fermanagh or Kildare. The draw for the quarter-finals will take place on Monday morning. 

Afterwards, Leader Sport caught up with Limerick senior football manager Jimmy Lee to get his reaction to the win.

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