Limerick Withstand Late Galway Surge to Reach 1A Final

Limerick withstand late Galway surge to reach 1A final

They made hard work of it in the end, but Limerick defeated Galway with just two points to spare - 2-27 to 0-31 - after a game of two halves at TUS Gaelic Grounds to book their place in this year's Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final where they will face Munster rivals Cork.

Limerick withstand Galway fightback to seal Division 1A final showdown with Cork

An 11-point second-half lead for Limerick almost disappeared in the sixth minute of second-half injury-time.

Limerick get a fright but hold off spirited Galway fightback to seal league final date with Cork

No finer place to test the true measure of recent Galway promise than a visit to the Gaelic Grounds and after a first half that seemed to affirm that they were still a long way off, they produced an outstanding and spirited recovery to leave Limerick hanging on for dear life at the finish.

Limerick seal place in league final after holding off Galway in grandstand finish

John Kiely’s side needed some big stops in the final moments to close out a two-point win.

Limerick set up Cork final as they survive Galway comeback at Gaelic Grounds

John Kiely has already led the Treaty County to three League titles, and his side knew that a win on Saturday evening would see them through to the decider, where Cork were likely to await them.