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Kiely Confident There Is Much More to Come From Limerick
Limerick answered last week’s loss with a ruthless display, scoring early and keeping Clare at arm’s length before 20,751 spectators.
- On Sunday, May 3, 2026, Limerick defeated Clare by 15 points in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship at Zimmer Biomet Cusack Park before a capacity crowd of 20,751, securing their first win of the campaign.
- Following a narrow loss to Cork last week, Limerick entered the match without former Hurlers of the Year Aaron Gillane and Cian Lynch , raising questions about their resurgence.
- Manager John Kiely's side established dominance early, with Aidan O Connor hitting the opening goal in the fourth minute to help build a 13-point lead by half-time as shooting efficiency reached around 80 per cent.
- Kiely praised his team's clinical nature and improved energy after the win, saying, "We knew we would have to be better than we were last week," as Limerick answered questions about their form.
- Limerick now face two home matches at the Gaelic Grounds against Waterford and Tipperary, where Kiely believes the team can reach an even higher level for the remainder of the championship.
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