Limerick hurling manager Richie Bennis received some welcome news this week after it emerged that Denis Maloney played for his club at the weekend after a lengthy lay-off due to cruciate ligament injury. Bennis admitted that things are beginning to take shape for his squad by saying; "Everyone is coming right, now at the right time. We were a bit concerned but everyone is coming around." The Treaty County have at least three more challenge matches before they take on either Clare or Waterford on June 22, and the Limerick boss hopes that the match practice can bolster his side's chances before they enter the Munster SHC semi-final encounter. "We have three more challenge matches now, Tipperary next week then Kilkenny and Dublin, and we're hoping to play Galway as well on the Wednesday fortnight before the Championship." Brian Geary remains a doubt for the Limerick hurlers, but Mark Foley made an impact in Bennis' side's challenge match with Wexford at the weekend and admitted he was impressed by the defender. "It helps to get to know each others play and there were little things were tried tonight. We tried out Mark (Foley) at centre-back for the second half and he looked the part." "We still don't know if Brian (Geary) will be available and if he is, will he have enough match practice." Tweet

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