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19 Oct 2025

WATCH: Effin captain Tommy Quaid: 'Even from a club point of view, it is massive to have Nickie Quaid around'

Effin play Garryspillane in the Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship final on Sunday

EFFIN captain Tommy Quaid has been delighted to see his brother Nickie recover from an ACL injury.

“It has been excellent for Nickie to be able to get back to that level. I was very surprised that he was able to get back in with Limerick, but even from a club point of view it is massive to have him around," said Effin captain Tommy Quaid at the launch of the Lyons of Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship final.

“It shows the dedication that he puts into his own recovery and everything and it is a excellent from a family point of view you only love to see him playing," added Quaid. 

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After falling short in three semi-finals between 2022 and 2024, Effin captain Tommy Quaid admits there’s a real sense of relief that his side has finally made it to the Lyons of Limerick Premier Intermediate Hurling final.

Effin booked their place in their first ever PIHC final after they defeated Blackrock in the semi-final.

Ahead of the Limerick PIHC final, Tommy Quaid caught up with Leader Sport.

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