Limerick GAA Discussion Part 2

There were FAR more than 11K in the Gaelic Grounds. Under 16’s were free admission last night, 11K included seasonn tickets and online sales.

I was in Thomond as well , good crowd but certainly not 17K !!

Ya I missed the knock the Mackey bit.

The 3000 seater stand and upgrade works in Kildare are costing €12.9

Going by whatever counting system they used in the last World Cup both matches were a sell out 🤣

Why couldn't they have it on the Sunday?

It would make sense to have it on Saturday and leave more recovery for the Championship 2 weeks later.

At least Tipp had more supporters last night than they did for last year's championship game. That was the poorest Tipp support i can ever remember. Cahill/Bevans have got them playing a good brand of hurling now. It will take some time to perfect but they are definitely heading in the right direction.

Think the beating we took in the Munster Final last year (which i expected) didn't do the team any good. The semi V Clare was a cracker but remember that Limerick got 2 goals that night which were kind of against the run of play. Clare could just have won that game, and were missing players. Limerick were on a high after promotion, which by and large was a fluke. We were not one of the top 2 teams in Div.3 but a combination of things like the right home fixtures, other results going our way and other teams injuries coupled with unbelievable luck saw us scrape into second spot. Our shortcomings were cruelly exposed by Louth in that Div3 final.

Word is (but cant be certain) that the same bunch who ousted Billy Lee did the same to Dempsey.

Clare are a step ahead of Limerick, if not 2 and should never have been relegated this season. I would rate Clare (with a full squad) ahead of Cork even, but a mile behind Kerry. A good bet for the Tailteann Cup this year as they are more than a match for anyone in it.

All I remember on the terrace behind the goal was not being able to see Carey's winner but guessing it went over by the crowd reaction great day!

Good weekend for the various teams, minors won last week, u20s on Saturday, seniors and camogie x2. O'Dalaigh has been the revelation of the league for me, had a great tussle with the tipp corner back and popped up for alot of out ball, not many thought Flanagan would stay on the team after the 18 league but kiely sticks by players as long as they're performing, regardless of reputation. It's a nice problem to have, will be interesting if he rotates for the final and gives Hayes, Hegarty, D Morrissey, o'donovan, Flanagan starting time. For me I'd like to see Coughlan, O'Neil and O'Dalaigh get starting slots for the final.

What was the reason for the late change in midfield on Saturday ?

Sunday at 2 in Cork. Just confirmed.

I absolutely hate Thurles and we have to go there twice already.

Not sure why Saturday is out but Tipp are playing in Semple on Sunday so that's why it's not there Sunday.

Sucks for Kilkenny people alright.

2 great spots for food on the way to the stadium in Marina or Black Markets. Beer in the stadium if thats your thing and some of the best pubs and restaurants in Ireland after.

Oh and the correct amount of toilets for a 45k stadium.

Plenty from Limerick made it to Cork on Easter Sunday last year for group Championship game against Cork, on the positives Cork is a handy enough run from Limerick driving if you leave in time & Theres plenty trains too and most people will be off the following day .

Drawbacks are the general cost of living cashflow , Easter Sunday is still a significant day in some houses , and it'll be on telly.

20/25K attendance - 15K from Limerick , 5K Kilkenny 3/4K Cork Neutrals

There isn't plenty of trains to Cork only 2. Plenty back alright and plenty of buses. No word of special trains yet.

Disappointing that there are not more coaches ran by county boards.

Maybe it just feels like I haven't been there in a long time.