Limerick and Dublin Prepare for Hurling and Football Clashes

Limerick and Dublin are both gearing up for crucial matches in their respective hurling and football campaigns. Limerick will face Tipperary in a Division 1 hurling clash, while Dublin prepares to grab on Wexford in Division 1B.

Limerick Hurling Squad Updates

Six changes have been announced to the Limerick side that secured a win over Kilkenny. Kyle Hayes is set to develop his seasonal debut after recovering from a neck injury and concussion sustained last August during a game for Kildimo-Pallaskenry against Newcastle West . Darragh O’Donovan too returns to the team. Colin Coughlan, Aidan O’Connor, and Shane O’Brien complete the changes to the starting lineup.

Players making way include Seán Finn, Barry Nash, Diarmaid Byrnes, captain Cian Lynch, David Reidy, and Hugh Flanagan. Finn, Byrnes, Lynch, and Reidy are among the substitutes.

Limerick Team to Play Tipperary

Limerick (NHL v Tipperary): N. Quaid. M. Casey, D. Morrissey, M. Fitzgerald; C. Coughlan, W. O’Donoghue (c), K. Hayes; A. English, D. O’Donovan; G. Hegarty, A. O’Connor, C. O’Neill; A. Gillane, S. O’Brien, P. Casey.

Subs: C. Ryan, D. Byrnes, S. Finn, F. Fitzgerald, V. Harrington, E. Hurley, D. Langan, C. Lynch, T. Morrissey, D. Ó Dalaigh, D. Reidy.

Limerick Centre of Excellence Receives Conditional Planning Permission

Limerick GAA has received conditional planning permission for its proposed centre of excellence in Crecora. The 95-acre site is expected to include six floodlit natural grass pitches and an all-weather surface. Only one observation was received from the public regarding the development.

Dublin Captaincy Announcements

Con O’Callaghan has been confirmed as the Dublin senior football captain for 2026, marking his second season as skipper. Eoin Murchan will serve as vice-captain.

Chris Crummey will continue to lead the Dublin senior hurlers, having previously held the position in 2018 and 2019. Paddy Smyth is his deputy. Both Crummey and Smyth are included in the team to face Wexford.

Dublin Team to Play Wexford

Dublin (NHL v Wexford): E. Gibbons; J. Bellew, P. Smyth, E. O’Donnell; A. Dunphy, C. Crummey (c), C. Burke; B. Hayes, C. Groarke; F. Whitely, D. Burke, D. Power; D. Purcell, R. Hayes, C. O’Sullivan.

Subs: S. Brennan, C. Ó Riain, C. Donohoe, S. Gallagher, D. Keogh, D. Lucey, C. Ó Cathasaigh, J. Madden, D. Ó Dulaing, C. Kennedy, J. Hetherton.