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The Treaty also retained its National League title, as the game was doubled as the decider of the spring competition.
Last Updated: 10/25/20 6:42 pm
Clare’s David Reidy pulls out Dan Morrissey’s sliotar from Limerick
Limerick progressed to the Munster Championship semifinal, where they will face Tipperary, after a 0-36 to 1-23 win over Clare.
The Treaty ran into Tony Kelly in his prime, as the 2013 Hurler led the charge for the Banner. The Ballyea man posted a personal score of 0-17, but it wasn’t enough as Brian Lohan’s charges faded in the second half.
The game began at a frantic pace as the teams exchanged points at Semple Stadium. Limerick established a three-point lead twice in the first half, but narrowed both times. Kelly’s precision helped Clare finish the half with three straight points to make it 0-15 each at the break.
Tom Morrissey of Limerick in action against Patrick O’Connor and Stephen O’Halloran of Clare
Whatever John Kiely said at halftime, it certainly had the desired effect when the Treaty came out of the traps, scoring six unanswered points.
By the time Kelly reached Clare’s 16th spot in the 45th minute to stop the rot, there was a feeling that Limerick was slipping away.
Although the Banner made it a one-point game with a goal from Ryan Taylor, Limerick always seemed to have another team.
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Gearoid Hegarty, Tom Morrissey and Diarmaid Byrnes were among those scoring flashy points as Limerick sealed a 10-point win, despite threatening to score a goal.
Limerick has picked up where it left off and established real momentum ahead of next weekend’s encounter with the champions Ireland.
Limerick comic: Nickie Quaid; Sean Finn, Dan Morrissey, Barry Nash; Diarmaid Byrnes (0-3), Declan Hannon (0-1), Paddy O’Loughlin; Cian Lynch (0-1), William O’Donoghue; Gearoid Hegarty (0-5), Kyle Hayes (0-3), Tom Morrissey (0-4); Graeme Mulcahy (0-2), Aaron Gillane (0-12 – 0-9 free, 0-1 65), Peter Casey (0-3).
Subs: Darragh O’Donovan by Tom Morrissey, Seamus Flanagan (0-1) by Peter Casey, Pat Ryan (0-1) by Graeme Mulcahy, David Reidy by William O’Donoghue.
Clare: Eibhear Quilligan; Jack Browne, Conor Cleary, Stephen O’Halloran; Seadna Morey, Pat O Connor, Aidan McCarthy; David McInerney, Tony Kelly (0-17 – 0-9 free); Diarmuid Ryan (0-2), David Reidy, David Fitzgerald; Ryan Taylor, (1-1) Cathal Malone (0-2), Shane O’Donnell.
Subs: Aron Shanagher for David Fitzgerald, Aidan McCarthy for David Reidy, Domhnall McMahon for David McInerney, Aaron Cunningham for Ryan Taylor.
Joe McDonagh Cup
Kerry and Antrim scored big wins in second-tier competition as the race began to compete at Croke Park on the final day in Ireland.
Shane Conway was instrumental for the Kingdom, scoring 0-9 in a 1-20 to 0-13 home win against Meath.
Darren Gleeson’s Saffrons, fresh from last week’s Division 2A win, beat Westmeath 4-25 to 1-15.
At the Christy Ring Cup, Roscommon won 3-14 to 2-19 over Wicklow.
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