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Weekend predictions Senior Semi Finals Kilmallock v Na Piarsaigh: Na Piarsaigh by 3+ Doon v Ballybrown: Doon by 2 Premier Intermediate Semi Finals Croagh Kilfinny v Garryspillane: Garryspillane by 5+ Blackrock v Effin: Effin by 2 Relegation Final South Liberties v Glenroe: Glenroe by 5+ Intermediate Semi Finals Bruree v Feoghanagh: Bruree by 3+ Murroe v Na Piarsaigh: Murroe by 5+ Premier Junior Doon v Caherline: Doon by 1 ABK V Knockaderry: Knockaderry by 2 McFan88 (Limerick) - Posts: 453 - 02/10/2025 14:02:50 2638258 Link
How do people see matches going at all grades this weekend? I suppose it's hard to see anything but a doon/na piarsaigh senior final but hopefully there are 2 competitive and close semi finals. Games of the weekend could be premier inter,bouncers favs to come back up but to be honest I wouldn't right off blackrock,they seem to be coming to boil at right time.. Intermediate games,it all points to murroe/bruree final.murroe slipped last year but surely can't make some mistake again. I can't comment on juinor as I havnt seen or heard enough about the grade. CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2617 - 02/10/2025 14:10:49 2638260 Link
Replying To CTGAA10: "How do people see matches going at all grades this weekend? I suppose it's hard to see anything but a doon/na piarsaigh senior final but hopefully there are 2 competitive and close semi finals. Games of the weekend could be premier inter,bouncers favs to come back up but to be honest I wouldn't right off blackrock,they seem to be coming to boil at right time.. Intermediate games,it all points to murroe/bruree final.murroe slipped last year but surely can't make some mistake again. I can't comment on juinor as I havnt seen or heard enough about the grade." can only comment on senior Really interested to see how Doon go. They were unlucky to not see off Ballygunner last year and at start of the year looked like they were going to kick on this year but TBH they have been bang average this year. Lucky to beat Ballybrown in the group stages. Adam English has been unplayable at times and at times has drifted completely out of games. Ballybrown look like a team that is good enough to win, but sometimes lack a little bit of belief (poor wides for example). And Aidan O Connor might be the standout player so far in the championship. Doon have to be favourites but I wouldnt be surprised if Ballybrown turn them over. Doon by 3 NaP have looked the best team so far this year but you just know Kilmallock will give them a right battle. They have had a fair few injuries and not sure who they will have back, while NaP seem to have most of their county players back and fit (Peter Casey in particular). Na P by 5 Yadse (Limerick) - Posts: 213 - 02/10/2025 16:00:55 2638279 Link
Replying To McFan88: "Weekend predictions Senior Semi Finals Kilmallock v Na Piarsaigh: Na Piarsaigh by 3+ Doon v Ballybrown: Doon by 2 Premier Intermediate Semi Finals Croagh Kilfinny v Garryspillane: Garryspillane by 5+ Blackrock v Effin: Effin by 2 Relegation Final South Liberties v Glenroe: Glenroe by 5+ Intermediate Semi Finals Bruree v Feoghanagh: Bruree by 3+ Murroe v Na Piarsaigh: Murroe by 5+ Premier Junior Doon v Caherline: Doon by 1 ABK V Knockaderry: Knockaderry by 2" Na. Piarsaigh by 5. I think they are ticking along nicely and won't be beat. Doon by 2. I think Ballybrown will give them one hell of a game but Doon will just shade it. Bouncers by 6. Think they are the best team so far and they are cute and can mix it. Blackrock by 2. This could be the game of the weekend. There is never too much between these neighbours but the slower wet ground might suit the Rockies Glenroe by 3. Glenroe have played quite well this year and have been a bit unlucky in a couple of games. While I think South Liberties are quite a poor side Bruree and Murroe to both win. Both these sides are playing really well and will have 2 much for their opponents Limerick2018 (Limerick) - Posts: 85 - 02/10/2025 20:55:41 2638302 Link
disappointing semi finals but by far the best two teams in the county are in the final so lets hope its a good one NaP won easier than the scoreline suggests, they always looked like they had an extra gear if needed. Kilmallock battled away but were always chasing the game. I dont know if it was playing with the wind, or NaP easing off in the second half but Mulcahy made a big difference in defence in the second half I thought the 2 Caseys were superb - Peter got MOTM but could easily have been Mike The NaP forwards were outstanding for spells in that first half - Dempsey, Casey, Downes, Henn, Breen - there is no weak link there Doon Ballybrown might have been closer for longer, and maybe it is hindsight but if Doon had the wind in the first half they might have wrapped it up earlier. Doon are up there with NaP in terms of having a strong squad and are not overly dependent on the likes of Adam English or DoD - great to see James Coughlan win MOTM (and I remember an earlier game where Garret Thomas won MOTM and he was only a sub yesterday) Ballybrown really should have had a couple of goals and I think Na P will look at that back line and think they can do damage But when Doon cut loose in the last quarter they looked very, very good and may be peaking at the right time. I still have a slight fancy for NaP in the final but it will only be a 1 or 2 point game A concern for the county that the top 2 teams are well ahead of the rest, and NaP are still dependent on the guys that have been there for over a decade now. Even if the likes of Shane O Brien, Adam O Connor, Adam English, Peter Casey are all playing really well - there will be some competition for the county forwards next year Yadse (Limerick) - Posts: 213 - 06/10/2025 14:45:07 2638689 Link
As expected the 2 favourites in senior advanced to the final.na piar did their work early and have players in a rich vein of form..Peter Casey looks as if he's back to his best and Adrian breen having his best year in a long time,his scoring is exceptional..hardest thing seems to be the best starting 15. Doon eventually pulled away in final 15 minutes but were comfortable for most of the game..they scored the goals that Ballybrown needed..doon seemed to learn a lot from the first game against Ballybrown..I'm impressed with stokes and Kevin Maher. Hard to call the final but just maybe a slight call for doon..did it last year and a monkey off their backs. CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2617 - 06/10/2025 17:01:00 2638712 Link
Replying To Yadse: "disappointing semi finals but by far the best two teams in the county are in the final so lets hope its a good one NaP won easier than the scoreline suggests, they always looked like they had an extra gear if needed. Kilmallock battled away but were always chasing the game. I dont know if it was playing with the wind, or NaP easing off in the second half but Mulcahy made a big difference in defence in the second half I thought the 2 Caseys were superb - Peter got MOTM but could easily have been Mike The NaP forwards were outstanding for spells in that first half - Dempsey, Casey, Downes, Henn, Breen - there is no weak link there Doon Ballybrown might have been closer for longer, and maybe it is hindsight but if Doon had the wind in the first half they might have wrapped it up earlier. Doon are up there with NaP in terms of having a strong squad and are not overly dependent on the likes of Adam English or DoD - great to see James Coughlan win MOTM (and I remember an earlier game where Garret Thomas won MOTM and he was only a sub yesterday) Ballybrown really should have had a couple of goals and I think Na P will look at that back line and think they can do damage But when Doon cut loose in the last quarter they looked very, very good and may be peaking at the right time. I still have a slight fancy for NaP in the final but it will only be a 1 or 2 point game A concern for the county that the top 2 teams are well ahead of the rest, and NaP are still dependent on the guys that have been there for over a decade now. Even if the likes of Shane O Brien, Adam O Connor, Adam English, Peter Casey are all playing really well - there will be some competition for the county forwards next year" I thought Na Piarsaigh played very well against Kilmallock. In the earlier rounds of the championship I questioned if some of their forwards who have been around for a long long time had the legs to keep going. I think they answered me on Sunday. There movement into space, off the ball running and how they controlled the ball in difficult surface conditions was impressive. I do think Kilmallock played into their hands a bit tactically. How did they not drop back some of the forwards into defence against the wind? Kilmallock's only game plan with the wind, seemed to be to try and find the Bull. When the Bull got the ball he did damage, but he was double and triple marked at times. Peter Casey once again proved his class and dictated a lot of the play. As regards Doon and Ballybrown, Aidan O'Connor was excellent for Ballybrown but unfortunately I felt he had no back up in the forwards on Sunday. Some of the Ballybrown forwards who were very prolific in the scoring goals all year, couldn't hit the ball out of their own way on Sunday. The wind and ground conditions really seemed to affect them more than Doon. Doon did what they have done all year, nothing spectacular for 45 minutes just, tip along stay in the game, and produce 10-15 minutes of class to win the match. Adam English or Darragh O'Donovan didn't sparkle but the rest of the Doon team really stepped up when needed. It should make for a good final which really could still go either way. Either team looks well capable of having a crack off the Munster Club LimerickandProud (Limerick) - Posts: 218 - 08/10/2025 12:18:47 2638930 Link
Replying To LimerickandProud: "I thought Na Piarsaigh played very well against Kilmallock. In the earlier rounds of the championship I questioned if some of their forwards who have been around for a long long time had the legs to keep going. I think they answered me on Sunday. There movement into space, off the ball running and how they controlled the ball in difficult surface conditions was impressive. I do think Kilmallock played into their hands a bit tactically. How did they not drop back some of the forwards into defence against the wind? Kilmallock's only game plan with the wind, seemed to be to try and find the Bull. When the Bull got the ball he did damage, but he was double and triple marked at times. Peter Casey once again proved his class and dictated a lot of the play. As regards Doon and Ballybrown, Aidan O'Connor was excellent for Ballybrown but unfortunately I felt he had no back up in the forwards on Sunday. Some of the Ballybrown forwards who were very prolific in the scoring goals all year, couldn't hit the ball out of their own way on Sunday. The wind and ground conditions really seemed to affect them more than Doon. Doon did what they have done all year, nothing spectacular for 45 minutes just, tip along stay in the game, and produce 10-15 minutes of class to win the match. Adam English or Darragh O'Donovan didn't sparkle but the rest of the Doon team really stepped up when needed. It should make for a good final which really could still go either way. Either team looks well capable of having a crack off the Munster Club" Glad to read the last paragraph of your post there. Winning the Munster and possibly the all Ireland club championship would be a big step forward for Limerick hurling. Na Piarsiagh's win in 2016 was a contributing factor to Limerick's 2018 win. At this stage I'd just about go for Doon to win the county final based on how they've closed out games especially the semi final. But as you mention, Peter Casey's form as well as the varied scoring from Na Piarsiagh might peak at just the right time. Looking forward to a great final. slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6627 - 08/10/2025 18:18:23 2638982 Link
Are there many new lads being identified as candidates for the senior county team now that the senior championships are closing out? From what I am reading, Aidan O'Connor took a big step up this year and is going to be hard to keep off the first 15 next year. How are other fellas going? Anyone new that looks like they could challenge for a place in the first 15 or extended panel? How about Langan from Monaleen in the backs? stpats1886 (Limerick) - Posts: 41 - 08/10/2025 22:09:33 2639003 Link
Replying To stpats1886: "Are there many new lads being identified as candidates for the senior county team now that the senior championships are closing out? From what I am reading, Aidan O'Connor took a big step up this year and is going to be hard to keep off the first 15 next year. How are other fellas going? Anyone new that looks like they could challenge for a place in the first 15 or extended panel? How about Langan from Monaleen in the backs?" I don't know if we have unearthed any obvious new talent that has to be in the first 15. You are right about Aidan O'Connor though. He has done himself no harm at all. Same could be said for the Bull. We did learn that on current form, we have some players with a lot of work to do over the winter. I'm particularly concerned about the Patrickswell contingent. They look like they may need a break and perhaps to skip the League to get over any niggles or issues because on form they are miles off their own high standards. LimerickandProud (Limerick) - Posts: 218 - 10/10/2025 16:50:44 2639269 Link
Busy weekend ahead with Limerick club finals , I'll go with Senior - Na Piarsaigh Premier Inter - Effin Intermediate- Murroe Boher Premier Junior - Knockaderry Junior A - Templeglantine OpenStand (Limerick) - Posts: 765 - 13/10/2025 18:37:45 2639829 Link
Senior is hard to call Bookies have NaP 11/4 on which I think are crazy odds even if they have been more consistent and looked slicker than Doon NaP have stronger all round team but Doon also have a pretty strong panel Nap have Peter Casey coming back into top form Doon need all their big players on especially Richie English and they need Adam English to play a blinder. But NaP have WOD to stop that I fancy NaP but only by 2-3 and it really could go either way. Yadse (Limerick) - Posts: 213 - 15/10/2025 12:14:27 2640107 Link
Declan Hannon deserves at least a post and probably a thread to himself Greatest Limerick captain, greatest Limerick center back, one of the few top class inter county players with substantial careers in both forwards and backs Retirement not a surprise and we have Kyle Hayes in situ but it still feels big Nicky Quaid and Shane Dowling now the only connections left to that 2013 team that won Munster. And Quaid at least looks like he is going to give it at least one more year Yadse (Limerick) - Posts: 213 - 22/10/2025 12:06:08 2641078 Link
Declan leaves the stage with a legacy that will be remembered forever. A player who didn't rely on fitness, power and pace, it was all about hurling intelligence, creativity, skill and a calmness under the greatest pressure. I have no doubt he was a calm and reassuring voice in the storm of the Limerick dressing room and a voice of sense amongst some lunatics :) a great choice for captain for all those years. 2 x Harty Cups 1 x Fitzgibbon Cup U21 Munster Medal 7 Munster Championship Medals 5 All Ireland Medals 3 All Stars Thanks Declan for everything over the last 15 years. Fitzy01 (Limerick) - Posts: 463 - 22/10/2025 15:22:17 2641110 Link
Replying To Yadse: "Declan Hannon deserves at least a post and probably a thread to himself Greatest Limerick captain, greatest Limerick center back, one of the few top class inter county players with substantial careers in both forwards and backs Retirement not a surprise and we have Kyle Hayes in situ but it still feels big Nicky Quaid and Shane Dowling now the only connections left to that 2013 team that won Munster. And Quaid at least looks like he is going to give it at least one more year" Absolutely. A great man, great player, great role model. Hopefully he takes up coaching now and stays involved in the game. Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 17615 - 22/10/2025 15:42:32 2641116 Link
Declan was a credit to all in limerick..he was there for the very bad days and turned into an outstanding leader of a team we will never again see the likes of..what really set him aside was he was a complete gentleman and carried himself brilliantly. Wishing him all the best for the future and thanks for all the glorious memories he gave us.. CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2617 - 22/10/2025 15:56:26 2641121 Link
Declan is one of our greatest hurlers. Good luck to him in retirement. 19616609 (Louth) - Posts: 1740 - 24/10/2025 00:25:52 2641325 Link
An absolute colossus of a player and captain. What service he has given to Limerick. By all accounts he's also an absolute gentleman. The game will be the lesser without him.... bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 462 - 24/10/2025 13:07:09 2641378 Link
One of the modern greats, super hurler who consistently done the simple things right, a great leader. He was a great ambassador for his county and the game in general. Sad to see him call it a day. Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2611 - 24/10/2025 19:07:35 2641415 Link
A few words on Declan Hannon: https://slayerhs.blogspot.com/2025/10/colossus.html slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6627 - 26/10/2025 12:06:15 2641639 Link