Limerick are set to take on Cork this weekend in the third round of round-robin fixtures in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship. Here's all you need to know about Cork v Limerick.
Both counties have had differing fortunes so far in the championship this year, with the fates of the Rebel County and the Treaty County potentially being sealed depending on the results.
Limerick followed up their win over Clare in the first round with a dominant display against Tipperary at TUS Gaelic Grounds. John Kiely's side ran out 2-27 to 0-18 winners in the end, but the result was overshadowed by an injury to right-corner forward Peter Casey. The Na Piarsaigh man suffered a broken ankle while scoring Limerick's second goal which will see him miss out the rest of the inter-county season.
What a finish from Aaron Gillane 🤯pic.twitter.com/DghWFSkJdI
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For Cork, they followed up their first-round loss to Waterford with another narrow defeat to Clare at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The Rebels led the Banner 1-17 to 0-13 just after the stroke of half-time, but a red card to captain Sean O'Donoghue in the 53rd minute helped swing momentum Clare's way. Brian Lohan's men would finish the game 3-26 to 3-24 winners, despite two late goals by Cork.
A win for Limerick would seal their place in the Munster final, while anything other than a win for Cork would see them exit Liam MacCarthy contention. Limerick currently sit top of the Munster table, while Cork find themselves at the bottom.
When is Cork v Limerick?
Cork take on Limerick this Saturday May 11th at 7pm in Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Where to Watch Cork v Limerick?
The match will be shown live on GAAGO with the stream beginning at 6:15 pm.
Team News
Pat Ryan has named one change to his side from the Rebels loss to Clare last time out. Mark Coleman comes in for injured Ciarán Joyce, with Robbie Downey moving into Joyce's centre back position.
John Kiely has named one change to the starting 15 which won out against Tipperary in round two. Seamus Flanagan comes into the side at full-forward following Peter Casey's season ending injury two weeks ago.
Limerick Senior Hurling team to face Cork is Announced:
John Kiely has just released his team and match panel to take on Cork in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh this Saturday evening in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship round 3 pic.twitter.com/UnxSExTuSt— Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) May 9, 2024
