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21 Feb 2026

WATCH: Limerick hurling manager John Kiely: "Our opening 15 minutes set the tone for us tonight"

A ruthless Limerick side thumped Tipperary 0-36 to 0-21 in Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League on Saturday evening

LIMERICK made it back-to-back wins in Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League when inflicting a heavy 15-point defeat on Tipperary in their Round 4 fixture at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles on Saturday evening.

John Kiely's Limerick side gained a firm grip on this contest right from the throw-in, racing into a 0-7 to 0-0 lead after just 11 minutes in front of an official attendance of 15,221.

Limerick were 13 points to the good at half-time, 0-20 to 0-7, after taking a vice-like grip on the contest.

Despite an improved showing from the home side in the second half, Limerick retained the upperhand and eased to an impressive 0-36 to 0-21 success.

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Limerick remain unbeaten against great rivals Tipperary since 2019, having won 10 of the last 13 meetings between the sides.

Leader Sport's Joel Slattery caught up with Limerick manager John Kiely following Saturday evening's game in Thurles.

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