justins first move before a ball is pucked
Conor Fitz should stick to the big ball game or at least give it a go this year, he is a far better footballer than hurler. He was never guaranteed his place with the hurlers whereas he was one of the best corner forwards around in football. I could see himself and ian ryan strike up some partnership if he returned to the big ball game.
The Bowen , 06/01/2009 at 08:42

Hurling in oz............
you should check out michael cusacks there was 9 from west limerick on the team & more from around the county. from what i hear there a few more on the way. another limerick man is the manager. check out there page on the hogan stand there's contact numbers there..
ash34 , 06/01/2009 at 08:18

justins first move before a ball is pucked
Has Conor Fitz made himself available to the county hurlers or he is just playing football? If so, then i think he is making a big mistake as he has a lot to offer the hurlers if fit.
south gael , 05/01/2009 at 12:30

senior team vs ul
very poor show yesterday again donie ryan lucey cosgrave not up to championship standard lucey is not a centre back i would play shickey centreback his a class act mike fitz has lost all his pace he will struggle to make the team in june bulfin played well in goals looks confident moran also played well
shanks , 05/01/2009 at 11:59

Limerick v U.L.
i was@ childers road today ,,,the students were that bit fitter' first off a lot of phyisical training to be done. stephen lucey not a center back will have a real hard time makin the championship team moran niall in great form rather see more of this in july then janurary ..is mark foley gone into retirement @ county level............
silotar , 05/01/2009 at 02:54

Limerick v U.L.
I was a bit dissapointed with that spectacule in claughaun today, as was eveyone i think.! i know new players have to be tried out but in fairness theres noting new in the likes of kevin tobin niall moran or even damien cosgrove.Thought Condon was very good as was breen, i'd have a few reservations about Moloney though. !!! Lit will meet clare next week and from what i heard there are 10 limerick lads in the fitz panel there and only 2 are likely to start (3 if wayne mac didn't play today) (Yes he's there again, Dont ask how).

Paudie o brien killmallock
mullaly from claughaun

Both to start with
S.Tobin from Murroue
S.Herily from Monega
S.Mullane and T.Obrien Bruree
C.Mullane from Killeedy
subs with
K.orourke and K.ryan both on justins panel not been tried out at all.!!!! where is the sense in this, They end up doing no hurling at all till the club scene comes about, and even then are not likely to be releashed or even seen to have the talent they have. These10 lads are the upcoming talent of the county on a serious college team and wont be seen by the selectors which is unfair. ! its a pity they wont see trials either being so invovled the the fitz competation around this time... Any thoughts
hurlertrue4true , 05/01/2009 at 02:16

Limerick v U.L.
Yes its the right result, come limerick73 give the lads a chance, its the 4th of January, we have to build up towards the championship. Today was Justin's first chance to take a good look at the team. He'll want to try things and see what he has to work with. We have three tough away games in the league as well so ease up.
exile , 04/01/2009 at 17:37

Limerick Senior Footballers
University of Limerick 1-9 Limerick 1-7
Colm Hickey and Conor Mullane were back and Maurice Carrig, Cormac Joyce-Power and Gary Egan put in impressive debuts today in Foynes. But they still didn't stop Limerick's shock exit from the McGrath Cup in the first competitive outing of the season.
It looked good inside two minutes when Ian Ryan's point and Carrig's goal off Hickey's lay-off gave them the perfect start. But that's as far as it went. Apart from the third quarter, Limerick were walloped in midfield by Paddy Byrne and Fiachra Lynch, gave away possession too easily, shot thirteen wides and dropped a half-dozen harmless shots into the goalie and conceded almost twice as many frees as their opponents.
OK, there are a number of mitigating factors. Unlike the Students who've been training together for months, county teams weren't allowed to reassemble until the New Year and it showed in the rustiness of Limerick's play. And with just seven of last year's championship side lining out, their unfamiliarity with each other's play was very obvious.
However, a number of familiar faults resurfaced like poor shooting, farting around the back with handpasses and a lack of direction down the middle. They also made very little use of Carrig who was causing serious problems on the odd occasion the high ball was played into him.
After Limerick's perfect start, Byrne and Lynch took over. They should have been well ahead by the time Byrne added his third point to Johnny Buckley's opener to equalise. Ger Collins restored Limerick's lead but, just before the break, Enda Varley, Stephen Lonergan's piledriver and Varley's free gave UL a lead of 1-6 to 1-2.
Collins, Andy Lane's long free, Carrig and an Ian Ryan free brough Limerick level with twelve minutes to go but then the momentum faded. Buckley put the Students back in front and Carrig equalised before Kevin O'Brien was left on his own to restore UL's lead. Limerick had their chances to pull the game out of the fire but repeatedly gave away possession Varley's free right at the death put the icing on UL's cake.
Prof Honeydew , 04/01/2009 at 17:18

Limerick v U.L.
waterford crystal hurling cup .limerick 0:16 ul 2:14 is this correct result ,if so another great start for us
lim73 , 04/01/2009 at 16:51

Playing football in north west England
There is a new club forming in Chester called Chester Noamh Padraig. Anyone who lives in Chester and/or the surrounding areas and are interested in playing Gaelic Football drop me an email shanec2k@gmail.com. Those who travel to Manchester or Liverpool can save time and money on fuel and travelling and join this club which is extremely convenient. This club has been founded on the back of a very successful University team in Chester. Anyway people looking forward to hearing any responses , thanks Shane
Monaghan in exile , 03/01/2009 at 21:01

Noel Drumgoole
Yes a Dublin man that moved to Limerick.

That is the reason that Na Piarsaigh wear the Dublin colours.
habanerocat , 01/01/2009 at 19:37

Limerick v U.L.
paudie mac,boher,to get a chance.
pullhaard , 01/01/2009 at 16:52

10 Things To Happen in 2009
Lisbon II to be voted YES.
Maire Geoghegan Quinn to replace Charlie McGreevey as EU commissioner in June.
Greens to pull out of government after local elections flop.
Kenny to resign as FG leader even though FG do well in locals and european elections.
Clare to win Munster SHC.
Galway to win Leinster SHC.
KK to win All Ireland SHC.
Galway to win All Ireland SFC.
Daly to resign as manager of Dubs end of season. Loughnane to replace him.
Cowen survives as leader for 2009.............just about though.
Recession to ease somewhat in late 2009, thanks mainly to the interest rates cuts from ECB in 2009.
invir , 01/01/2009 at 02:19

Noel Drumgoole
The Dublin hurlers of the 1961 All-Ireland Final was captained by a Noel Drumgoole. 7 years later Na Piarsaigh was founded with a man of the same name the driving force. His name then crops up again as Limerick hurling manager for 2 stints. I'm assuming its the same person?? If so was he was Dubliner that came to Limerick or was his spell as a Dublin hurler one as a Limerickman working in the capital??
Wildgoose , 31/12/2008 at 22:39

10 Things To Happen in 2009
1. Gerald McCarthy to step down as Cork Manager.
2. Limerick to beat Waterford in Munster Hurling Semi Final.
3. Limerick to play Kerry in Munster Football Final in Gaelic Grounds and qualify for last eight.
4. Kerry v Dublin in All Ireland Football Final.
5. Galway to play Kilkenny in Leinster Hurling Final.
6. Kilkenny to do 4 in a row - dead cert!
7. Adare to do 3 in a row in Limerick.
8. Davy Fitz to step down as Waterford Manager before the year is out!
9. Attendances at all games to fall drastically throughout 2009 - great chance of getting a ticket for Finals in September.
10. Dublin will finally win an All Ireland Football title after 14 years of a gap, beating the Kingdom in final.
Hurleycarrier , 31/12/2008 at 13:09

Limerick v U.L.
Justins tenure as Limericks hurling manager kicks off this coming Sunday at Claughan at 2.00,while not expecting a classic,hope to see some new players on the team.Any news on any new players getting a debut? Seamus Hickey lining out for U.L. probably at midfield.
eastgael , 31/12/2008 at 08:29

Limerick Under 21s Football
Any names been thrown around as the new up coming stars for limerick football? there are the usuals ian ryan, ger collins and pa mullins to walk on but does anyone know if there are any uncut diamonds around the county
TossOfACoin , 30/12/2008 at 20:15

GAA Development Officer
heard the same. who is o sullivan. like to know what qualifications they both have. know a man with a good background and he wasn't even given an interview. was it a done deal before it even started
14theroad , 30/12/2008 at 12:08

GAA Development Officer
any news on who got the job. heard it was ger downes and adrian o sullivan.
pigseye , 29/12/2008 at 13:43

justins first move before a ball is pucked
o. k right off the bat is mark foley in or out ??????next on the agenda justin mac is something limerick hurlers have never seen as far as discipline is concerned the nearest thing to a marine sgnt. .one mutt move and your gone with your head under your axter...we need this to change the ways richie & gary got the bhoys into...try and get begley right and give wayne mac the captains armband start off by droping murray in goal his too dodgy stick in your man cahill from croom now i fully expect limerick to beat waterford justin goin be rareing for blood and we never fear them anyway they shot their load last year.tipp are tipp very beatable cork are a shame to that red jersey love to see conor fitz give o halpin a roasting ,
silotar , 27/12/2008 at 21:56