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07 Feb 2026

WATCH: Ireland Davis Cup captain Conor Niland: "It's great to be back in Limerick"

Ireland face Syria in a Davis Cup World Group II play-off this Saturday and Sunday at UL

LIMERICK will once again host elite international tennis this weekend as Ireland’s Davis Cup team face Syria in a crucial World Group II Play-off this Saturday and Sunday at the University of Limerick.

More than 2,000 spectators are expected to attend the prestigious international tie.

Adding to the local interest is the fact that the Ireland side is captained by local man Conor Niland, while another Limerick native Charlie Barry has been included in the Team Ireland squad.

Following the electric atmosphere of Ireland’s memorable clash with Austria in 2024, the arena is expected to once again be transformed into a sea of green as fans gather to support the home side in a fixture that could prove pivotal in Ireland’s Davis Cup journey.

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Often described as the World Cup of Tennis, the Davis Cup is a team event where players compete for their country.

Leader Sport caught up with Ireland Davis Cup captain Conor Niland at UL this week to look ahead to the tie.

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