Roberto Lopes of Shamrock Rovers in action against Jad Hakiki of Sligo Rovers Ultan CorcoranYesterday at 17:30It’s another action-packed evening in the League of Ireland with all ten Premier Division teams involved You can follow all the action as it unfolds in our liveblog below THREE IN A ROW: Waterford made it three wins on the spin on a Bank Holiday weekend to remember in the capital overcoming Champions Shelbourne in a thrilling battle at Tolka Park. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile Waterford made it three wins on the spin on a Bank Holiday weekend to remember in the capital overcoming Champions Shelbourne in a thrilling battle at Tolka Park The evergreen Padraig Amond proved the match winner with an early header that gave the visitors something to hold onto in a game boasting a number of chances In the second of their two trips to North Dublin over the long weekend the visitors unchanged from Friday night's win over Bohemians impressed the incoming boss John Coleman who watched on intently and took the lead just three minutes in The Blues talismanic captain rose highest in a crowded area to latch onto Conan Noonan’s inswinging free kick heading back across goal with the Shels keeper seemingly in control only to see the ball spill from his grasp and trickle over the line The hosts dominated possession following the early concession and were desperately unlucky not to equalise 20-minutes on when the enigmatic Ellis Chapman picked up the ball 30-yards out and unleashed a thunderbolt that looked destined for the top corner only for the full stretch Stephen McMullen to tip over Both Kerr McInroy and Amond exchanged good opportunities before the matchwinner in the reverse fixture the Reds striker raced clear but with the goal at his mercy scuffed wide pulled a “Jose Mourinho” making a double substitution just after the half hour mark in a bid to revitalise his side and it almost paid off before the break when both subs combined brilliantly only for the latter to see his downward header expertly kept out by McMullan from point blank range The second half continued in similar fashion the hosts pinning the visitors back but it was The Blues who created the clearer chances the experienced Amond was the sharpest in the area but was denied bravely by Mark Coyle from close range The ball deflected back to his path and quickly squared to James Olayinka who’s close range volley deflected onto the crossbar With time running out and frustration swirling around a sun soaked Tolka it was one last throw of the dice for the hosts as Daniel Kelly made his first appearance of the season following a long spell out injured as they looked to set up a grandstand finish But despite a late flourish of half chances and an Odubeko header off the bar Duff’s men just failed to find the finishing touch for that elusive equaliser From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? 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In Munster the format has proved an outstanding success A general level of competitiveness has been established throughout the province This is despite the apparently unpromising statistics of Limerick having won all but one of those championships – plus the two in between during Covid – and Clare having been beaten finalists in four of the five years to date Waterford have also failed to survive the format by finishing in the top three in any of those years Each year has nonetheless seen drama over who will contest the provincial final and who will get the third All-Ireland ticket Any notions that the Munster title would become a pointless digression have been buried by capacity attendances at the last three high-voltage finals between Limerick and Clare At least four teams have to be in contention to guarantee a contest for three places One of the aspects of the round-robin format that has played a big role in both the enjoyment and competitiveness of the championship has been the guarantee of home matches This is of particular importance to Clare and Waterford whose grounds were generally not considered big enough for Munster fixtures and as a result under the old system It might also explain why Waterford have such a poor record because in two of the years Walsh Park wasn’t available to them because of reconstruction work and they had to play “home” matches elsewhere The most convenient venue would have been Nowlan Park in Kilkenny but that was in another province and the county instead ended up playing its “home” matches in Thurles and bizarrely on one occasion Having Walsh Park restored and available was particularly looked forward to this year after a spring spent in Division 1B The 2025 rotation was to bring All-Ireland champions Clare and their four-in-a-row predecessors Limerick to Waterford It began well with a win over Clare the week before last but the schedules ordained that their next home match would be six days later against Limerick who had enjoyed a week off the previous weekend “We try and build ourselves up and get it into our heads that six days is nothing. We did very little physically, but mentally and emotionally it can be hard to get down and get back up again in such a short space of time. “We’ve been building for probably seven months for the Clare game and six days then to get ready for Limerick. And it’s Limerick, remember. They’re six-in-a-row Munster champions and they showed why today. “They’re a big, strong, physical hurling team and it showed that they’re probably, again, the team to beat this year.” The data indicated that Waterford had no chance and not just because their matches against Limerick have been the one constant in Munster: played five, lost five, the only entirely one-way relationship in the province. Now it’s six and six. Other more relevant evidence is that when a team is obliged to play a week later against opponents, who had no match the previous weekend, the win rate is less than a third, seven out of 22. More damningly, a team forced like Waterford at the weekend, to play six days later against a rested team, can cling to no positive precedent. It has simply never happened. In the five times such a fixture has taken place, the team in Waterford’s position has never won although three of the matches (60 per cent) did end in draws. Then there is the promotional loss. After a season in a lower division, Waterford got their chance to have home fixtures against top teams but because of scheduling, the second of these opportunities to market the hurlers on the big stage had to be exploited within six days. Such has been the interest in the Munster championship together with the rise of Cork that ticket sales have been both healthy and robust but the buzz around the place after beating Clare didn’t get much currency. Of course, Waterford had been the beneficiaries of the same scheduling in their first match against Clare who had played their epic draw against Cork only six days previously. The round-robin era really took off with Cork’s home match against Limerick on the June bank holiday in 2018 when 34,607 turned out in Pairc Uí Chaoimh. It was one of the five matches where a rested team (Limerick) played a side that had been in action six days previously (Cork) – and one of the draws. For context, Limerick, a then rising force who would win their first All-Ireland in 45 years later that summer, lost Aaron Gillane to red card before half-time and their captain Declan Hannon to injury. That they managed a draw in the circumstances was actually further evidence of the unfairness of the six-day turnaround, compounded by the fact that Cork were playing a third match in 14 days. One player’s parents said that he literally hadn’t been able to get out of bed the following day. There were also examples of teams having to play in four successive weekends in both provinces. Of the four who had such a schedule, three did not qualify for the All-Ireland stages. These fixture shortcomings were duly addressed and the fixtures reorganised accordingly. It is not easy to juggle fixtures in such a constricted calendar and these scheduling misfortunes come down ultimately to the luck of the draw but when that results in such unfairness to teams, might it be time to reconsider the draw? Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC William O'Donoghue of Limerick is tackled by Waterford's Dessie Hutchinson during the Munster SHC clash at Walsh Park. Photo: Tom Beary/Sportsfile Limerick got their seven-in-a-row bid in Munster back on track with a polished display as John Kiely maintained his remarkable championship record against Waterford. Kiely is now nine from nine against the Déise after his Treaty troops always had the upper hand in Walsh Park, with Shane O’Brien and Aaron Gillane doing the bulk of the scoring damage in front of 12,101 fans. Waterford Football Club are delighted to announce the appointment of John Coleman as Manager. The vasty-experienced 62-year-old joins The Blues with more than 1200 games as boss under his belt with the likes of Accrington Stanley, Gillingham and Rochdale in the English Football League as well as a brief spell at Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland. Coleman’s appointment comes following a two-week process which saw the Club’s management speak to a number of candidates both home and abroad. And following the announcement, Owner Jamie Pilley explained the move: “We are delighted to be able to attract someone of John’s experience and standing in football to The RSC. “The level of candidates we spoke to was hugely impressive, with applicants from within the League of Ireland and from all around the footballing world. But after hearing what John’s got to say, and his desire to challenge himself to bring success to Waterford Football Club, he was the stand-out applicant and the obvious choice.” And after agreeing terms on a move to the RSC, Coleman revealed he can’t wait to get going: “I’m delighted to become Waterford FC manager and excited by the League of Ireland which has a real vibrancy about it at the moment. “Although it will be a big challenge there is clearly a huge desire to be successful at this football club and to progress up this division. “I’m relishing the opportunity to get started to build on the great work that has been done here in recent years.” Coleman will be in attendance for The Blues’ clash with Shelbourne on Monday as a spectator, with Matt Lawlor continuing as Interim Manager for that game before heading home to the UK to return to Fleetwood Town. Everyone at the club would like to thank Matt for his fantastic work, effort and commitment during the past few weeks. A further announcement regarding Coleman’s back-room team will be made in due course. John Cummins has a said the revised National Planning Framework will give clarity to local authorities like Waterford Council with regard to zoning of land for house building “Guidance will now issue to give clarity to local authorities, like Waterford, so that they may translate the revised housing requirements at a national level into their local city and county development plans and identify the right amount of zoned land that will be required to increase housing output in the county." “Significant funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund, has been allocated to Waterford for projects including the Waterford City Centre Regeneration and Waterford North Quays projects," said the spokesperson. “The NPF identifies regional airports, like Waterford, as a key enabler of economic and regional development and sets as an objective its development to maintain and enhance connectivity," she added “With regard to the strategic importance of Waterford Port, the NPF also notes that the development of Waterford Port has been identified as having the potential to serve a wider, national marketplace beyond its immediate region." Waterford news delivered directly to your inbox https://www.waterfordlive.ie/section/1242/advertise-with-us entertainment and more.Don't miss any of the breaking news in Waterford updated throughout the day Waterford Live Met Eireann Weather Forecast Latest environmental and climate change news in County Waterford Please allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism consider contributing and/or subscribing to our free daily Newsletter Support our mission and join our community now you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism Waterford City and County Council is inviting public feedback on the proposal to extend and redevelop the existing playground in Tramore | FILE PHOTO The deadline is approaching for stakeholders and members of the public to make submissions in relation to the proposed redevelopment of the playground at the Promenade in Tramore The local authority is proposing to remove and replace existing end of life equipment with high-quality timber structures for use by children aged between 5 and 12 It is also proposed to provide an additional play space for younger children Waterford City and County Council is inviting public feedback on the proposal to extend and redevelop the existing playground in the seaside town "This initiative aims to enhance recreational facilities for residents and visitors alike contributing to the vibrancy and inclusivity of the local community," reads a notice which has been published as part of the public consultation READ NEXT: PICTURES: Perfect seaside home in Waterford hits the market for €250,000 "The proposed development will focus on upgrading the current playground to better serve the needs of children and families The overarching goal is to create a more engaging and safe play environment that complements the coastal setting of Tramore," it adds The local authority says it's important that stakeholders and members of the local community engage with the public consultation process to ensure the redevelopment reflects the aspirations and requirements of those who use the space most Details of the proposed redevelopment can be found here and any observations can be submitted up to 4pm on Wednesday " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g please subscribe and support local journalism Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles To continue reading this article for FREE,please kindly register and/or log in Registration is absolutely 100% FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news Heat Pump Pro are here to keep your boiler in top condition The role offers an attractive package for the right candidate Tailte Éireann is inviting applications for full-time permanent positions of Clerical Officers for its Waterford office PICTURES: All smiles at the 15th annual Waterford Festival of Food PICTURES: Club GAA stars from around Ireland dress to impress at big awards night Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie Step away from fast fashion and exchange your clothes for something new to you Waterford Council Climate Action Team and Waterford Libraries are coming together to organise a Clothes Swap on: Lady Lane in Waterford City from 5pm – 6:30pm with Clothes Drop Off from 11am onwards Home / Waterford Clothes Swap @ Central Library USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY County Waterford has arrived on the market for €250,000 the home is just 3km from Newtown Cove and the nearby scenic walks The property has been well maintained and boasts modern interiors.  Waterford Sunday night's Spraoi parade in Waterford is one for all the family. Photo: Patrick Browne Summer is heating up in Waterford and it’s time to get your party hat on as the Deise is the place to be this summer for festival fun. Whether it's dancing in the streets of Ireland’s oldest city, listening to classical music while fine dining, or dressing up for the races, here are five summer carnivals to suit every taste in Waterford. Waterford city is welcoming the return of the International Festival of Time, set to take place on Friday and Saturday, May 23 – 24. This globally celebrated event brings together master watchmakers, horology enthusiasts, collectors, and artisans for an unparalleled celebration of timekeeping excellence. The city is home to Ireland’s only dedicated museum of watches and clocks, The Irish Museum of Time in the Viking Triangle, and is just a short distance from New Geneva, where Genevan watchmakers had decided to relocate their entire industry in 1784. The festival highlights for 2025 include Exhibitions of Rare and Exquisite Timepieces, which will showcase a breathtaking collection of handcrafted mechanical watches and antique timepieces. “The International Festival of Time is a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of cutting-edge horology while experiencing the vibrant culture and heritage of Waterford,” said a spokesperson. Tickets at waterfordtreasures.com. Waterford City hosts the International Festival of Time which showcases some of the worlds premier watchmakers, pictured is Bryan Leech watchmaker, Sidereus Watches from Carlow. Picture: Patrick Browne Black Valley Opera Festival (BVOF) is returning to Waterford from May 27– June 2 for its fifteenth anniversary. Ireland’s summer opera festival offers a richly-curated programme of opera and classical music set in 12 historic homes and venues across the Blackwater Valley. “Join us for a week of 23 special events including full-scale operas, intimate concerts, bespoke dining experiences and free open-air recitals,” said an organiser. “This year’s programme has something for everyone, from opera fans to new audiences, from families to foodies.” The festival has evolved from a 2010 pop-up event into a flagship festival for Waterford, attracting thousands of visitors each year. The festival celebrates opera, classical music events, and dining at venues including Lismore Castle and the semi-restored Dromore Yard. Arianna Vendittelli soprano and Lestyn Morris counter tenor performing at the Vivaldi concert with the Irish Baroque Orchestra and Nicholas McGegan conductor in Dromore Yard Co Waterford as part of the Blackwater Valley Opera festival 2024. John D Kelly Photography Highlights this year include Benjamin Britten - A Midsummer Night's Dream on May 28, 30, 31 and June 1, for which there are limited tickets remaining. Lismore Castle will play host to conductor David Brophy and director Patrick Mason, with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, while Henry Purcell - Dido and Aeneas are on May 27 and 29 in St Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore, with Paula Murrihy, Dean Murphy, Kelli-Ann Masterson, the Irish Baroque Orchestra, and Nicholas McGegan. The Dromore Yard hosts on Niamh O’Sullivan and Gary Beecher with When Birds Do Sing, on June 1 and on June 2 it is Paula Murrihy, Irish Baroque Orchestra, and Nicholas McGegan. Recitals are from May 27 –June 2 in Salterbridge House, Tourin House, Villierstown Church, St Carthage’s Cathedral, and Woodhouse Estate, with bespoke dining experiences at Lismore Castle. Final tickets are now on sale. Contact the box office at +353 87 407 9250 or visit blackwatervalleyopera.ie. Spraoi International Street Arts Festival transforms Waterford city from Friday to Sunday, August 1 - 3 into a giant stage where artists from around the world perform for free. The festival attracts audiences of all ages with an exciting programme of street performers, contemporary circus, music, dance, fireworks, and the Spraoi Festival Parade. This year is Spraoi Festival number 33, it began life under the wing of Red Kettle Theatre Company before flying on its own. The name was suggested by Dáithí Kimber. Since then thousands of performers have featured at Spraoi, audiences numbering hundreds of thousands have delighted in the magic, and Waterford is established as Ireland’s street performance capital. See events at spraoi.com. Style on show at the August Festival at Tramore Racecourse. The four-day August festival at Tramore Racecourse brings the seaside town alive, with racing each evening leaving days free to explore the coastline or Tramore’s many bars and restaurants. Running from August 14-18, the Friday evening will be BBQ night at the racecourse, and on Saturday evening it’s all about style as the winners of the lucrative best dressed competitions will be crowned. There is racing over the jumps on Thursday evening too and a final afternoon card of racing, again over jumps, on Sunday. Tickets at tramoreraces.ie. Set in one of Waterford’s most-loved seaside towns, the Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival brings together musicians from all over the world to celebrate their take on bluegrass or country music. Headliners last year included young US duo Ashlee Watkins and Andrew Small, who hail from the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southwest Virginia and singer songwriter Hank Wangford from the UK. The 30th renewal is set for August 22, 24 and 24, with the line-up of acts and events to be revealed soon at discoverdunmore.com. Personal FinanceElectricity prices €350 a year dearer in this country than European averageHouseholds in this country are being hit with the third most expensive electricity in Europe. Pictured at a coffee morning at the Viking Hotel Waterford in aid of COPD, seated, Danny Myler, Colin Power, Waterford FC Community Officer, Michael Drohan, , Margaret O'Mahony, Eugean Lennon and Maria English, back, Jordan Power, Viking Hotel. Sandra Myler, Waterford FC, Karen Dollery, General Manager Viking Hotel and Bruno Ladario, Viking Hotel. Photo: Joe Evans Jojo was surprised by his running mates in Get Better Running, with a cake and balloons on his 100th day consecutive running 5K+. Una Kingston and Denise McGrath, at the Sacred Heart Church for the annual, Waterford City Massed Band, charity concert 2025, in aid of, Special Olympics Waterford, Irish Red Cross, Waterford Branch and 50 Shades of Exceptional. Photo: Joe Evans Maria Daly and Maria Grant, at the Sacred Heart Church for the annual, Waterford City Massed Band, charity concert 2025, in aid of, Special Olympics Waterford, Irish Red Cross, Waterford Branch and 50 Shades of Exceptional. Photo: Joe Evans Jamie Drohan, (The Mayor) with Jake and Rosie, at SETU Arena for the launch of Jack and the Bean Stalk, The Giantic Pantomime Spectaculat, at SETU Arena from 18th - 30th December. Photo: Joe Evans Family affair, Katelyn, Hannah and Jack Corish, all members of the De La salle Piped Band, at the Sacred Heart Church for the annual, Waterford City Massed Band, charity concert 2025, in aid of, Special Olympics Waterford, Irish Red Cross, Waterford Branch and 50 Shades of Exceptional. Photo: Joe Evans Evan O'Hanlon (Jack) with his grand father Nobby Clark, at SETU Arena for the launch of Jack and the Bean Stalk, The Giantic Pantomime Spectaculat, at SETU Arena from 18th - 30th December. Photo: Joe Evans Barry Nash was excellent at wing-back for Limerick against Waterford. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile We saw it last week between Waterford and Clare had to go out and play a fresh Waterford team Waterford were in an even worse situation this week only getting six days to recover and taking on a Limerick side after a two-week rest I'm not saying that it caused Waterford to lose but there is a lot of talk now about player welfare We all know how physical and fast the game has become.. it takes a lot out of a player mentally as well I hope the powers that be have a real look at this I wonder have any of the authorities approached them about it What is the hurry in getting the games over so quickly Players are the lifeblood of hurling and we need them to be able to perform to their best Being fatigued and tired they cannot perform to the best of their ability for their county The one thing I noticed about the Limerick-Waterford game was the huge difference in physicality between both teams Limerick had big men all over the pitch and I could only see one Waterford player who could match that physicality Limerick were getting on top everywhere with that strength and with plenty of good hurling as well Waterford just did not have the power to match them Limerick easily dominated in the air with their brilliant half-back line of Diarmaid Byrnes a good move by Limerick putting him out wing-back a smart decision by Limerick was taking off Byrnes after 20 minutes but he had been booked and had got a warning so John Kiely decided to do the right thing and take him off before he could be sent off it is easy do that when you have a guy like Colm Coughlan to replace him credit to Limerick for taking off a player who was playing well I'm sure Diarmaid Byrnes will learn a lot from that Limerick gave the best team performance I have seen in the Munster championship so far this year plenty of energy about them and of course the new players introduced Shane O'Brien a powerful young man and a great target man got some great scores and had Waterford's defence in all kinds of trouble he must have thought all his birthdays came all at once Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/SportsfileTadhg De Búrca gave him too much freedom altogether a player of that class will accept that with both hands and punish you severely Aaron Gillane was back to something like his best Dan Morrissey at full-back is a crucial player for Limerick a big leader for them in a very vital position and he showed it here but Cork also know that Limerick will be the same Very hard to find a weakness in this Limerick team now I believe they started their best team last weekend and are getting ready to give Cork a big Limerick welcome to the Gaelic Grounds in two weeks Cork's Patrick Horgan tackles Tipperary's Darragh Stakelum Picture: Eddie O'HareEven John Kiely is begging supporters to fill the seats and make plenty of noise I'm sure the Cork men are looking forward to that as well Could it be the first of three meetings between them this year more #Hurling articles Keep up-to-date with the top stories in Cork with our daily newsletter straight to your inbox Please click here for our privacy statement. 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Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more Fáilte chuig gaa.ie - suíomh oifigiúil CLG Cork minor hurling manager Waterford made it back to the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling final for the first time since 2021 with a six-point victory over Clare at Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field who are seeking their first title since that ‘21 final victory over the Déise The Rebels kept up their 100% record with an eight-point win over already-eliminated Tipperary Cormac Spain accounted for half of that tally while Paul Rodgers led the scoring for Clare Spain’s sixth plus further points from Jamie Shanahan and Shane Power stretched them four ahead on the restart but Clare were back level in the 36th minute when Rodgers dodged around two defenders and blasted to the net with an audacious finish It was the highlight of his 1-8 contribution He finished with 1-12 while substitutes Caoilinn Reville and Pierce Quann made sure of the win It got even better in the 20th minute when Colm Garde’s sideline cut was batted to the net by Sam Ring They led 1-9 to 0-5 and maintained that advantage to the break Tipp corner-back Conor Collins was sent off for a second yellow as they ended with 14 Laois and Dublin through to oneills.com Leinster U20 hurling semi-finals18 hours ago Munster SHC: Limerick assert themselves against Waterford 3 days ago Round-up: Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Hurling Championship3 days ago Cork and Waterford to contest Electric Ireland Munster Minor Hurling Final3 days ago Official Sponsors of the GAA Football All-Ireland Championship Official Sponsors of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Championship https://www.limerickleader.ie/section/1195/advertise-with-us weather & more in Limerick and County Limerick All the latest breaking local news from Limerick and County Limerick Keep up to date with the latest sports news Read all the latest Irish news and updates from around Ireland Find whats happening in and around Limerick and County Limerick Enjoy our award winning photos and picture galleries taken in Limerick and County Limerick Catch up on all the latest business news in Limerick and County Limerick Read about the latest properties available in Limerick and County Limerick Enjoy our latest and up to date motoring review and news in Limerick and County Limerick Limerick and County Limerick Met Eireann Weather Forecast Recent death notices and obituaries from Limerick and County Limerick Limerick goalkeeper Nickie Quaid collides with Dessie Hutchinson of Waterford THE LIMERICK senior hurlers return to action this Saturday when they take on Waterford in round three of the Munster senior hurling championship. who played out a thrilling draw with Tipperary their opening round fixture had a bye last weekend in the second round of Munster SHC games Limerick travel to Waterford this Saturday at 6pm to face ‘the Déise’ in Walsh Park Waterford produced an impressive display to secure a convincing eight-point victory over All-Ireland champions Clare at Walsh Park on last Sunday afternoon READ NEXT: Five crucial match-ups between Limerick and Waterford in Munster Senior Hurling Championship Walsh Park has a capacity of 12,100 spectators A number of Limerick supporters will face a scramble for tickets this week ahead of the big game Former Kilmallock manager Peter Queally is into his first year in charge of the Waterford senior hurlers Waterford are aiming to defeat Limerick for the first time since 2011 in the Munster senior hurling championship Nickie Quaid and Declan Hannon remain the only survivors from that Limerick side.  Limerick have won their last eight championship games against Waterford Kiely has made two changes from the Tipperary game bringing Sean Finn and Dan Morrissey into the side Barry Murphy and Colin Coughlan drop out from the Shannonsiders starting XV.   Cathal O'Neill and Seamus Flanagan make their returns to the match-day squad after missing out on the Tipperary game Peter Casey and Barry Murphy have not been included in the Limerick 26 man panel to face Waterford.  Waterford have made one change from their starting team that beat Clare last weekend for the visit of provincial champions Limerick Kieran Bennett is replaced by Patrick Fitzgerald Cork lead the way in the Munster round robin standings on three points Waterford sit in second place on two points Clare and Tipperary are all level on one point Limerick: Nickie Quaid (Effin); 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The 42 is the home of quality journalism for passionate Irish sports fans bringing you closer to the stories that matter through insightful analysis and sharp sportswriting DEFENDING MUNSTER CHAMPIONS Limerick picked up their first win of the 2025 provincial campaign in front of 12,101 spectators on a sunny Bank Holiday Saturday evening at Walsh Park Aaron Gillane finished as top scorer with nine points in a pillar to post victory and Shane O’Brien backed up his impressive opening day performance against Tipperary with four from play The 42′s award-winning team produces original content that you won’t find anywhere else: on GAA as well as our game-changing rugby coverage Access to the comments facility has been disabled for this user Create an email alert based on the current article Shane O’Brien backed up his impressive opening day performance against Tipperary with four from play Cian Lynch and Tom Morrissey also shone for the team in green with three apiece Mark Fitzgerald and Jamie Barron were best for a spirited Waterford side who came off a six day turnaround following their victory over All Ireland champions Clare the Treaty County have won all nine championship meetings with the Déise The slick Shannonsiders opened up a 7-2 lead by the eleventh minute Adam English got back to back points as the away team dominated the middle third and the puckouts A couple of Stephen Bennett frees and a Jack Prendergast point cut the gap to two Mark Fitzgerald then saw yellow for a flick on David Reidy on the quarter hour Two Aaron Gillane frees and a Cian Lynch single from play restored Limerick’s five point advantage O’Brien hit the inside of the post with Billy Nolan beaten Waterford had another goal scare when Conor Prunty lost possession off a short puckout who was responsible for three first half points The Déise dug in and narrowed the gap to three approaching the break Michael Kiely’s introduction beefed up the Waterford attack Kevin Mahony and Bennett (free) were all on target Bennett squandered two frees as the hosts finished the half on seven wides Dessie Hutchinson struck the post and Gillane made it 15-10 at the break Shane Bennett came on at half time for Waterford and wing back Mark Fitzgerald pointed within nine seconds of the restart Gillane nailed a free at the other end but the hosts replied with a well worked move which was finished off by Kiely The big Abbeyside-Ballinacourty man then won a close range free Stephen Bennett went short to younger brother Shane but Mike Casey blocked down the shot at goal Shane Bennett made amends by winning a free which Stephen fired over A Bennett 65 left just two between them (0-16 to 0-14) Gilliane dispatched another free for Limerick before English punished a Waterford short puckout then awry Gillane and O’Brien pushed the margin out to six Nolan belted over his second free of the evening in response Despite the best efforts of Mark Fitzgerald the Déise couldn’t catch the team chasing seven Munsters in a row Gearóid Hegarty chopped the sliotar into his hand John Troy style and landed a mighty long range score that lifted the Limerick fans Nickie Quaid snuffed out a goal chance from Stephen Bennett with ten to play Scorers for Waterford: Stephen Bennett 0-9 (6fs Scorers for Limerick: Aaron Gillane 0-9 (6fs) Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here https://www.tipperarylive.ie/section/1235/advertise-with-us Keep up to date with the latest news in Tipperary as it happens with TipperaryLive.ie The latest Tipperary news,sport and business from TipperaryLive.ie National - Tipperary Live - Find the latest Tipperary Clonmel Ireland Local County Region breaking news What's on - Tipperary Live - Find the latest Tipperary Clonmel Ireland Local County Region breaking news sport and business from Tipperary with the team from TipperaryLive.ie sport and motoring as it happens from TipperaryLive.ie Tipperary Live Met Eireann Weather Forecast Deaths - Tipperary Live - Find the latest Tipperary Clonmel Ireland Local County Region breaking news Cian’s family and friends presented a total of €41,103.86 to the staff and management of The Oak Ward The Morrissey family and Cian’s friends in Waterford and South Tipperary area came together to organise a Tractor Car Run and a family day on Sunday 3rd November 2024 with the proceeds raised on the day going to The Oak Ward at University Hospital Waterford Cian’s family and friends presented a total of €41,103.86 to the staff and management of The Oak Ward so that other families and friends continue to experience the care and support when their loved ones are under the palliative care team at The Oak Ward Cian’s love of machinery was from a young age and his days were spent driving all sorts of tractors from big to small right across the world from at home in Knockacoola Along the way Cian made many friends and this was a fitting event and a gathering of all Cian’s family colleagues and many friends far and wide and a celebration of Cian’s short life READ NEXT: Locals in this Tipperary town advised to ensure that doors are locked after frightening incident Cian lost his battle after an 18 month fight against Cancer on 30th April 2024 nurses and all those that looked after Cian during his illness Cian’s last weeks were spent in the Oak Ward in University Hospital Waterford and we can never repay the care and attention shown to Cian to our family and friends during this time nothing was too much trouble for the staff of the Oak Ward READ NEXT: Winnings heading Stateside after latest Tipperary football club draw People in Tipperary Town have been advised to keep their doors locked 5 March at the Halla Na Féile in Cashel In Pictures: Meet the cast of hit play 'The Ferryman' including a 'very well behaved baby' Night of nostalgia at Tipperary Museum with 125 year Clonmel High School reunion is a six-bed five-bath detached premises for sale by private treaty Eoin KelleherYesterday at 08:00A sumptuous country house situated in the rolling countryside of County Waterford is on the market valued at €1,850,000 is described as a “splendid Georgian period styled residence nestled in its own extensive mature woodland grounds and gardens of 4.65 acres” The house is a six-bed five-bath detached premises for sale by private treaty “This opulent property extends to 671 sqm (7,223 sq ft having been constructed in the year 2000 and was completed to the highest possible standard,” say the property agents “The property possesses all the luxuries and features one would expect from a property of its stature Approached by a traditional entrance surrounded by mature woodland the property becomes visible from the sweeping tarmacadam driveway through the extensive lawned gardens and mature shrubbery “The gardens surrounding the property have an abundance of trees and hedging with colourful shrubs and plants everywhere “The front door is approached by granite steps the lead to a large wood panelled front door with traditional fan light overhead setting the tone of the grandeur and attention to the traditional detailing of the property the scale of the home becomes evident when you are greeted by the expansive hallway and 12ft high ceilings with ornate coving and Waterford Crystal chandeliers framed by decorative ceiling roses “Two formal reception rooms are accompanied by two further sun rooms at the north west side and the south east sides of the house together with a large drawing room and separate dining room giving a selection of reception rooms for any occasion Both formal reception rooms feature solid marble fireplaces with Waterford Crystal chandeliers and matching wall lights with decorative plaster coving and ceiling roses “The kitchen is to the rear corner of the property with separate utility and laundry rooms and a boot room to the rear The kitchen is a traditional hand made solid oak painted kitchen with Stanley stove framed by a head height over mantle The kitchen features a highly-detailed solid oak panelled ceiling mirrored below by a wide plank solid oak floor “The downstairs area also includes a guest shower room The upstairs is approached by a grand staircase handmade locally and in a white painted finish mahogany handrail and with a monkeys tail detail at the end “The stairs is carpeted matching the hallways in a rich red tailor made carpet with border detailing throughout The upstairs landing leads to four sizable first floor bedrooms all of which have individual entrance hallways dressing rooms and large en-suite bathrooms including the master bedroom “The second floor has a further two large double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and ample storage space with eaves access from both bedrooms.” The property is located down a quiet country lane in a rural location surrounded by mature trees and yet is close to Waterford City with easy access to all routes Viewing is strictly by appointment with sole agents DNG Reid and Coppinger 051 852233 Personal FinanceElectricity prices €350 a year dearer in this country than European averageHouseholds in this country are being hit with the third most expensive electricity in Europe ALL-IRELAND champions Kerry qualified for the Munster final thanks to a hard-earned win over Waterford in Dungarvan with Rachel Dwyer’s 13th-minute goal the difference The visitors added to their lead after the restart with scores from Dwyer and Aoife Dillane But Waterford refused to give up and Kellyann Hogan hit over from play on the hour mark Kerry’s Danielle O’Leary replied with a score to seal the win Waterford: K Hogan 0-6f, L McGregor 1-1, C Fennell 0-2, C Walsh 0-1, Á O’Neill 0-1. Goals proved key for Cork as they comfortably overcame Tipperary 3-13 to 0-11. The hosts began brightly in Fethard and enjoyed a 0-4 to 0-2 advantage after ten minutes. Tipp began the second half strong when Kirsty Crotty Ryan raised a white flag a 33rd-minute midfield turnover proved fatal as Laura  O’Mahony hit the net The victory was sealed when Quirke converted a penalty on the hour JOHN Kiely was in buoyant form after Limerick returned to winning ways with a six-point victory at Walsh Park. The seven-in-a-row-chasing Munster champions have taken three points from their two away games and face into home clashes against All-Ireland finalists Cork and Clare to close out the round-robin. Waterford, meanwhile, ended their two home games with two points. They now face trips to Tipperary and Clare, which will determine their fate. “Really pleased. A block of two games, both away from home, and we have three points out of four,” reflected Kiely. “Two results. It’s all about getting results in the Munster Championship so we’re very happy with the broader picture. Energy levels were great. “Structurally, we were extremely sound. Defensively, extremely strong. Our full-back line was absolutely excellent. Our half-back line controlled the ball in the air really well. “Our energy going forward was exceptional, so very happy. We worked hard. Our intensity throughout the game was really high. That’s something we’ve noticed in the Championship this year, that the intensity levels in all teams have gone way up. Very happy with where we’re at in that regard. “We’d like to be a little bit more efficient. We finished up around 67%. We’d like a little bit more on that. That’s a work-on for us for the last couple of weeks and it’s a work-on going forward for the next couple of weeks as well.” Kiely reverted to a more familiar structure as Seán Finn and Dan Morrissey came into the full-back line. Kyle Hayes lined out at centre-back, William O’Donoghue in midfield, and Cian Lynch at centre-forward, from where he pocketed the man-of-the-match award. They were always in control before 12,101 fans at Walsh Park in a pillar-to-post victory. Lynch, Adam English, Tom Morrissey, and Shane O’Brien all had early braces on the scoreboard, while O’Brien also smacked the post with a goal chance. Diarmaid Byrnes contributed a customary point from half-back. However, the 2022 Hurler of the Year was subbed off inside 19 minutes having picked up a yellow card and a warning from referee Colm Lyons. Colin Coughlan took his place and chipped in with a long-range point. Waterford had to fight harder for their scores, with half of their interval total coming from placed balls as they trailed 0-15 to 0-10. The hosts opened the second half brightly with Mark Fitzgerald, Mikey Kiely, and Stephen Bennett registering to cut the gap to a pair. But Aaron Gillane (0-9, 6 frees) and O’Brien (0-4) plus three points off the bench ensured that Limerick quickly rebuilt the cushion they would maintain to the finish. “I’m not going to crib about it now… to put the two home games six days apart is probably harsh on us. It makes it a little bit uneven,” said Déise boss Peter Queally. “I’m sure there’s some way around it where you can play away game, home game, away game, home game. Nothing we can do about it now. We’re still in the Championship. “We have two weeks now to get ready to go to Thurles. Historically, we’ve loved playing there.” Waterford B Nolan 0-2f,; I Daly, I Kenny, C Prunty; P Leavey, T de Búrca, M Fitzgerald 0-2; D Lyons, J Prendergast 0-1; Stephen Bennett 0-9 (0-6f, 2x65), P Curran, J Barron 0-2; K Mahony 0-1, D Hutchinson 0-1, Patrick Fitzgerald 0-1 Subs M Kiely 0-1 for Curran (26); Shane Bennett 0-1 for Patrick Fitzgerald (36); G Fives 0-1 for Lyons (46); Pádraig Fitzgerald for Mahony (51); A Gleeson for Barron (65) Limerick N Quaid; S Finn, D Morrissey, M Casey; D Byrnes 0-1, K Hayes, B Nash 0-1; A English 0-3, W O’Donoghue; T Morrissey 0-3, C Lynch 0-3, G Hegarty 0-1; A Gillane 0-9 (0-6f), S O’Brien 0-4, D Reidy. Subs C Coughlan 0-1 for Byrnes (19); C O’Neill 0-1 for W O’Donoghue (49); A O’Connor 0-1 for T Morrissey (59); D O’Donovan for English (66); D Ó Dalaigh for O’Brien (70) Facebook pageTwitter feedRSS feed@2025 The Irish News Ltd Padraig Amond of Waterford, left, celebrates Ultan CorcoranYesterday at 17:30It’s another action-packed evening in the League of Ireland with all ten Premier Division teams involved. You can follow all the action as it unfolds in our liveblog below. As a preliminary thought to Saturday’s match in Walsh Park, Limerick and Waterford has over the years been a one-way street Even when Waterford were at their best in the Covid years getting to an All-Ireland final and semi-final Limerick’s cushion against them was essentially a standard 11 points Back then Waterford had greater resources with Calum Lyons and a fully match-fit Austin Gleeson available but I still believed Waterford had a chance on the basis that they had looked quite lively against Clare who had looked fairly well off it against Tipperary so I was really interested to see where they were at the weekend They certainly needed to improve from the Thurles performance and the question was whether they’d be able to do that An underwhelming league could be partly explained by injuries and other absences but this was more like their best team Seán Finn and Dan Morrissey were back in the full-back line and Barry Nash was moved to wing back Will O’Donoghue returned to the middle of the field and Cian Lynch to centre forward with Kyle Hayes at centre back It was their more recognisable foundation or formation [ Limerick dismiss Waterford challenge with usual calm authorityOpens in new window ] a 0-28 points to 0-22 victory didn’t really tell the whole story On the balance of play Limerick would have been full value for a bigger win heading in the direction of their standard 11 points Against Tipperary they were unsure and dropping the ball a lot and even Lynch‘s touch wasn’t as assured as normal it was actually as good as ever from the word go His dictation of the game was a return to best form back in the days before the serious hamstring injury He was running the show from an early stage and picked a few wonderful passes one in particular in the first half when he struck the ball back over his shoulder to a completely unmarked Tom Morrissey for a wonderful assist John Kiely and co will be very happy with the improvement they got from nearly all the key men There’s also more to come from O’Donoghue and Gearóid Hegarty who still managed to score the point of the evening by tapping a hunted turnover ball up into his hand and whipping the Limerick support into a frenzy by driving it over the bar Tom and Dan Morrissey – he really is indispensable at full back – Aaron Gillane [ Waterford’s Stephen Bennett embodies spirit of never-say-die golden generationOpens in new window ] There was also the added bonus of great displays from younger players, such as Shane O’Brien − who top-scored from play at full forward and was desperately unlucky not to get a goal in the first half when hitting the post − and Adam English. Waterford fought hard. They were disadvantaged by the six-day turnaround and never looked to have the same energy they showed against Clare but they resisted strongly to cut the margin to two a couple of times before Limerick simply pulled away again. Mark Fitzgerald and Tadhg de Búrca were very good again in the half backs and Stephen Bennett once more carried the scoring burden, but such is the pressure on him – particularly with Dessie Hutchinson not enjoying his best form – that a couple of inaccuracies before half-time were costly. Waterford’s style suits Limerick at the best of times. The teams that are troubling Limerick are the ones going man-to-man, whereas Waterford are withdrawing. Limerick are able to outnumber the Waterford inside forwards and then work the ball out from the back. When their touch is on like it was on Saturday, you know they’re going to run it out through you, no problem. That’s what happened. Waterford aren’t to be dismissed, as the picture in Munster seems to change every week, but it’s looking like the match against Tipperary will be vital, as it’s hard to see them getting anything in Cork. It was Limerick’s best performance of the year and their players will take a lot from it because even if they weren’t yet under pressure to find form, they were certainly under observation. They also got the likes of Cathal O’Neill and Darragh O’Donovan back on the pitch. After a stuttering year so far, they are right back on track. Waterford interim head coach Matt Lawlor celebrates after his side's victory over Shels The rise of the Blues and the slide of the Reds continues as, for the second time in four days, Waterford took home a win from the capital which not only boosts their hopes of avoiding a relegation battle but also punched a hole in the title ambitions of a Dublin club. Newly appointed Waterford manager John Coleman observed from the stands as caretaker Matt Lawlor took charge for the last time but the most puzzled and frustrated man in Tolka Park at the end was opposite number Damien Duff, his team now six games without a win and no goals, or points, from the Bank Holiday weekend. Waterford’s Darragh Lyons and Mark Fitzgerald try to close down Cian Lynch of Limerick. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie It finished 0-28 to 0-22 to the favourites Waterford unable to follow up their shock victory over Clare with a six-day turnaround Limerick now have next weekend off before hosting Cork on May 18 in their third match in the province The winner wil be all but certain to progress to the Munster final though both counties are well placed the Treaty at home to Clare and Cork to Waterford on May 25 Shane O'Brien and Adam English were terrific Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/SportsfileEnglish operated as a link-man at midfield using his blistering pace and massive engine but he also sniped over a series of lovely scores He was a breakout in the league for Limerick and showed here why he was integral to Doon's county title last year With David Reidy moving out towards midfield and Gearóid Hegarty almost an auxiliary wing-back it left enough space for Gillane and O'Brien even with De Búrca sweeping Cork will put Seán O'Donoghue and Eoin Downey on them in two weeks and they'll have their hands full on Saturday's evidence eschewing tap-over points to try and engineer a green flag They also should have hit the net when Shane O'Brien's cracking shot bounced back off the post they were content to pick off points but the early intent was clear Limerick were aggressive in every line of the pitch but that ferocity did result in an early yellow card for Diarmaid Byrnes John Kiely and his selectors replaced Byrnes with Colin Coughlan Gearóid Hegarty has five All-Ireland medals four All-Stars and was Hurler of the Year in 2020 It was a bit of relief because he didn't catch fire like he often does but it showed how driven the veterans are Limerick are aiming to make it seven in a row in Munster and They'll be wired to the moon in the Gaelic Grounds on May 18 where he hurled with distinction many times over his brilliant career Lynch was back as a roving 11 in Walsh Park That's always been the position he's done the most damage in As expected Tadhg De Búrca sat off to protect the D and while he collected plenty of possession Lynch wasn't tagged well enough by the rest of Waterford's middle eight Lynch was in midfield where Tim O'Mahony was redeployed to man-mark him That switch was pivotal to Cork's upset win but he poses a very different problem if he's drifting off Robert Downey Even with Limerick pulling bodies out the field and turning the middle third into a warzone threatened to cut through for goals a couple of times and had a few half-chances Cork have a far better forward unit than Waterford though Limerick sniped 0-3 from play through wing-backs Byrnes and Barry Nash while Kyle Hayes and Dan Morrissey didn't put a foot wrong at the heart of the rearguard Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news MAIN MAN GILLANE: Limerick’s Aaron Gillane and Conor Prunty of Waterford An Aaron Gillane-inspired Limerick were full value for their first victory in this Munster SHC campaign as they impressed in front of a 12,101 crowd at a sundrenched Walsh Park the only trouble for the defending champions came in the opening minutes of the second half but after Waterford had sliced their arrears to two points He was superb in the corner and fired over a couple of frees and one from play as Limerick moved six ahead Three times they stretched that gap to seven points as Waterford hung on for dear life Five was as good as it got for them on an evening when their touch deserted them at critical junctures when goal chances were developing Not too far behind Gillane in terms of influence were captain Cian Lynch and young bull Shane O’Brien who helped himself to four points and was his team’s top-scorer from play Waterford simply couldn’t summon the intensity to go the well so soon after that fillip Five points from play from their starting attack told as much about the game as the scoreline The Angelus from the adjacent Holy Family Church on Luke Wadding Street chimed with Amhrán na bhFiann but the bell was only tolling for one player who was hooked off by Limerick after fouling one too many times Cian Lynch and Dan Morrissey with Michael Kiely of Waterford Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie.John Kiely felt they couldn’t risk their wing-back remaining on the field after a 12th minute yellow card offence on Kevin Mahony and then a high tackle on Mark Fitzgerald a minute later Colin Coughlan was introduced and the potential crisis was averted who wouldn’t be known for their lightning starts Lynch and David Reidy were weaving magic at times and threatened to tear apart Waterford the fluidity of the passes they were combining it was a mystery they didn’t find the net at least once by the break They were 0-7 to 0-2 up after 11 minutes courtesy of four unanswered scores The Déise came back with a hat-trick of their own but they were cancelled out by a brace of Gillane frees and a Lynch point The difference was five points and the game into its 21st minute when O’Brien attempted to strike for the opening goal His effort was good but the angle too acute and the sliotar spanked off the post back into play It wasn’t the let-off Waterford hoped it might be as Gillane penalised a foul on the industrious Reidy and Tom Morrissey sent over his second Wides were costing Waterford far more and they had seven by the end of the half became the fourth Limerick forward to score two points a fine Kevin Mahony point was followed by Stephen Bennett’s fourth converted free but the home side just couldn’t generate enough momentum Morrissey brought his haul to three and Gillane produced his first from play and Limerick’s cushion grew to five more waterford gaa articles Kerry will face Clare and Cork play Tipperary Hugh Mulhearne took part in the 4 Day Ras Mumhan international stage race and won the Junior title Hugh won the U18 Junior title among a field of cyclists who had the very best from Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe among them. The race was held over Easter and took place on the roads of Kerry. The riders faced stages over 110km each day and lots of Mountain passes to negotiate.  The race attracted the best elite and U23 riders from Ireland, UK and mainland Europe.  Only in recent years have Juniors (U18s), been allowed enter and only then if selected by their Province.  Hugh Mulhearne took part in the 4 Day Ras Mumhan international stage race and won the Junior title Hugh Og was selected on the Munster Spin 11 Junior Team for the weekend and despite a nasty crash on Saturday's stage, he made up a five minute time loss the next day to snatch the U18 leader's jersey. He successfully held on to the leader's jersey until the end of the race earning him the Junior title. Hugh also finished an impressive 32nd in the overall race which was also a fantastic result, much to the delight of everyone in St Declan's. We need your consent to load this YouTube contentWe use YouTube to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences The GAA must have been big fans of the 2023 Oscars How else to explain a schedule that goes from Everything All At Once to All Quiet On The Western Front there are just three senior men's games this weekend and one in hurling: Limerick's trip to Walsh Park tomorrow The Treaty were not the dominant side we have been used to seeing in recent years in their opening-round draw with Tipperary at Semple Stadium and might have been happy enough to get out with a draw A two-week break will have helped get some players back up to speed after injury and John Kiely has made two changes to the full-back line after conceding two goals against Tipp; Dan Morrissey who had hamstring issues during the league comes in at full-back with Mike Casey switching to left-corner back and four-time All-Star Sean Finn is in the right corner Barry Murphy is left out of the squad and Colin Coughlan drops to the bench as Barry Nash is pushed forward to wing-back alongside Kyle Hayes who moves to centre-back from centre-forward allowing Will O'Donoghue to take his more customary midfield spot Cathal O'Neill is back among the 26 but former captain Declan Hannon remains absent while Peter Casey also misses out on the panel despite having come on as a sub in Thurles goalkeeper Nickie Quaid appears to have come through his return unscathed just over four months after undergoing cruciate ligament surgery By contrast, it's a very quick turnaround for the Déise after their surprise win over All-Ireland champions Clare last Sunday. Waterford are still looking for a first qualification from the Munster round-robin - they progressed when it reverted to the old format in 2020-21 - and a first championship win over Limerick in 14 years would be a huge step towards that. Only once (2019) in the five previous editions of the group stage has a team with four points failed to advance. Peter Queally makes just one switch to the XV that gave him a 100% record in inter-county management, 20-year-old Patrick Fitzgerald replacing Kieran Bennett after coming off the bench to score two points against the Banner. Jamie Barron (0-04 against Clare) moves back into midfield with Fitzgerald at corner-forward. That means former hurler-of-the-year Austin Gleeson is again amongst the subs having come on in the closing stages last weekend. But other key men like Stephen Bennett (2-08, 4fs last week), Tadhg de Burca and Conor Prunty all seem fully fit while defender Mark Fitzgerald continues to impress. Waterford are big underdogs again this weekend, understandable given their opponents and relative lack of recovery time, but have the benefit of home advantage once more. "I think it is a great opportunity for Waterford," Offaly great Michael Duignan told the RTÉ GAA Podcast, while also calling for some league games to be played before Christmas to ease calendar congestion. "Another factor in the six days is that the game last Sunday by Munster hurling standards wasn't the most intense of games. Clare very flat. "I think they have very little to lose in this game. Last week there was pressure on them because of their poor record and where they've been. "But they knew themselves and we talked about it last week, (there's) a sense that they really have bought into Peter Queally. "It's a real Waterford thing. Sometimes an outside manager can work really well and I think it was the time for them to close shop and they've done that and getting two home games in a row, just the way the draw went, I think is very significant as well. "So they have a great chance but I am expecting a much better performance from Limerick as well." Waterford: Billy Nolan; Ian Kenny, Conor Prunty, Iarlaith Daly; Mark Fitzgerald, Tadhg de Burca, Paddy Leavey; Darragh Lyons, Jamie Barron; Jack Prendergast, Stephen Bennett, Patrick Curran; Kevin Mahony, Dessie Hutchinson, Patrick Fitzgerald. Subs: Shaun O'Brien, Gavin Fives, Kieran Bennett, Tom Barron, Shane Bennett, Michael Kiely, Austin Gleeson, Sean Walsh, Conor Sheahan, Carthach Daly, Padraig Fitzgerald. Limerick: Nickie Quaid; Sean Finn, Dan Morrissey, Mike Casey; Diarmaid Byrnes, Kyle Hayes, Barry Nash; Adam English, William O'Donoghue; Gearóid Hegarty, Cian Lynch, Tom Morrissey; Aaron Gillane, Shane O'Brien, David Reidy. Subs: Shane Dowling, Colin Coughlan, Seamus Flanagan, Ethan Hurley, Aidan O’Connor, Fergal O’Connor, Donnacha Ó Dálaigh, Darragh O’Donovan, Paddy O’Donovan, Cathal O’Neill, Eddie Stokes © RTÉ 2025. RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Ireland's National Public Service Media. RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. Limerick goalkeeper Nickie Quaid (R) and Dessie Hutchinson (C) of Waterford during last year\u0027s Munster meeting \u003Cp\u003EAustin Gleeson\u0027s return after a year out has been hampered by a hamstring issue\u003C/p\u003E Órla Villen Daly, Dungarvan at Waterford Festival of Food's renowned Quayside Markets and Dungarvan Castle during Waterford Festival of Food. The festival runs until Sunday. Photo Darragh Kane Besides the huge boost to the local economy, the festival was an opportunity to show off what Waterford has to offer. Those visiting not only sampled the finest food in the land but enjoyed the stunning views and the Déise's cultural offerings. Here are some of the best pictures of the weekend. The wins keep coming for Waterford jockey. Stock Image. On Thursday at Perth, Jack won the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Conditional Jockey's Handicap Chase of 3m for Trainer Lucinda Russell & Owner Mrs Jennifer Sword at a price of 3/1F.  Well done also to Jack for his very good and interesting interview with John O'Riordan of The Irish Field recently.   Only six times in the six-year history of the Munster SHC round robin has a team won on successive weekends. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile For all the compelling drama and intrigue of the provincial round robin system the format is still not really designed to feel like a knockout championship match so early in the season This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Introductory offers for new customers. Annual billed once for first year. Renews at €120. Monthly initial discount (first 4 months) billed monthly, then €10 a month. Ts&Cs apply more munster gaa articles Kilkenny players wear shorts before the Leinster semi-final meeting with Kilkenny. Pic: Paul Lundy Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails he closure is to facilitate refurbishment works of the beach access steps. Stock Image. The closure is to facilitate refurbishment works of the beach access steps. Waterford Council apologises for the inconvenience caused. Adam English of Limerick in action against Conor Prunty of Waterford during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3 match between Waterford and Limerick at Walsh Park in Waterford. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile. Reigning Munster champions Limerick enjoyed a pillar to post victory over Waterford in front of 12,101 at a sun splashed Walsh Park on Saturday evening. After a two week layoff, Limerick looked fresher and sharper from the throw in. Diarmaid Byrnes struck the opener for the away side after just 57 seconds. The 2022 Hurler of the Year was replaced by Colin Coughlan in the 19th minute however. The number five received a yellow card for a pull across Kevin Mahony and committed two other fouls on Stephen Bennett and Mark Fitzgerald. The slick Shannonsiders opened up a 7-2 lead by the eleventh minute. Adam English got back to back points as they dominated the puckouts. A couple of Stephen Bennett frees and a Jack Prendergast point cut the gap to two. Two Aaron Gillane frees and a Cian Lynch single from play restored Limerick's five point advantage. On 21 minutes, O'Brien hit the inside of the post with Billy Nolan beaten. Waterford had another goal scare when Conor Prunty lost possession off a short puckout. Gillane couldn't punish the error. Tom Morrissey, who was responsible for three first half points, stretched the lead to 12-6. The Déise dug in and closed to three approaching the break. Michael Kiely's arrival boosted the Waterford attack. Billy Nolan (free), Jamie Barron, Kevin Mahony and Bennett (free) were all on target. Bennett squandered two frees as the hosts finished the half on seven wides. A minute before the break, Dessie Hutchinson struck the post and Gillane made it 15-10. Gilliane dispatched another free for Limerick before English punished a Waterford short puckout then awry. Gillane and O'Brien pushed the margin out to six. Nolan belted over his second free of the evening in response. Despite the best efforts of Mark Fitzgerald, who shot two second half points, the Déise couldn't catch the team chasing seven Munsters in a row. On 55 minutes, Gearóid Hegarty chopped the sliotar into his hand John Troy style and landed a mighty long range score that lifted the Limerick fans. Nickie Quaid snuffed out a goal chance from Stephen Bennett with ten to play. Limerick subs Aidan O'Connor and Cathal O'Neill sealed victory before O'Brien recorded his fourth from play. Three points out of four for John Kiely's troops. Scorers for Limerick: Aaron Gillane 0-9 (6fs), Shane O'Brien 0-4, Adam English, Cian Lynch, Tom Morrissey 0-3 each, Diarmaid Byrnes, Barry Nash, Gearóid Hegarty, Colin Coughlan, Aidan O'Connor, Cathal O'Neill 0-1 each. Scorers for Waterford: Stephen Bennett 0-9 (6fs, 2 65s), Billy Nolan (2fs), Mark Fitzgerald, Jamie Barron 0-2 each, Jack Prendergast, Kevin Mahony, Dessie Hutchinson, Patrick Fitzgerald, Gavin Fives, Shane Bennett, Michael Kiely 0-1 each. Waterford: Billy Nolan; Iarlaith Daly, Conor Prunty, Ian Kenny; Mark Fitzgerald, Tadhg De Burca, Paddy Leavey; Darragh Lyons, Jack Prendergast; Stephen Bennett, Kevin Mahony, Jamie Barron; Dessie Hutchinson, Patrick Fitzgerald, Patrick Curran. Subs: Michael Kiely for Curran (26), Shane Bennett for Patrick Fitzgerald (HT), Gavin Fives for Lyons (46), Padraig Fitzgerald for Mahony (51), Austin Gleeson for Barron (65). Limerick: Nickie Quaid; Seán Finn, Dan Morrissey, Mike Casey; Diarmaid Byrnes, Kyle Hayes, Barry Nash; Adam English, William O'Donoghue; Tom Morrissey, Cian Lynch, Gearóid Hegarty; David Reidy, Aaron Gillane, Shane O'Brien. Subs: Colin Coughlan for Byrnes (19), Cathal O'Neill for O'Donoghue (49), Aidan O'Connor for Tom Morrissey (60), Darragh O'Donovan for English (66), Donnacha Ó Dálaigh for O'Brien (70). The jeep driver was pulling this camper on a trailer when stopped. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FB The jeep was pulling a trailer with a camper on it and in an online post the Gardaí noted they prompted the driver to pull over because there were no lights on the trailer. The jeep driver was hauling this camper on a trailer when stopped. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FBHowever, it transpired the driver was uninsured and was an unaccompanied learner permit holder. The Gardaí noted that the jeep, trailer and camper were all seized and court proceedings will follow. DRIVING IT ON: Waterford manager Peter Queally celebrates in the closing moments of the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2 match between Waterford and Clare at Walsh Park in Waterford. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile every team is mad keen to get going and get motoring but sometimes you’re better off to let everyone off and just sit back and watch them go at it And not be too panicked about trying to catch up One team in the province has to sit out the first weekend every year but the concern around Waterford being in that position this year was that they were coming from Division 1B Would they be able to get up to speed straight away Could they be playing catch-up from even a longer way back with two games then in six days more hurling articles Bridge parapet repairs on the Youghal Bridge. Stock Image This is to facilitate bridge parapet repairs, and drivers are asked to drive with caution. HOLDERS Limerick recorded their first win of the round robin phase of the Munster senior hurling championship when easing past Waterford 0-28 to 0-22 at Walsh Park on Saturday evening Limerick have moved joint top of the round robin table with Cork on three points as a result of this impressive victory Next up for John Kiely's Limerick side is a top-of-the-table clash with the Leesiders at the TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday READ NEXT: WATCH: Limerick manager John Kiely reflects on Munster Championship victory over Waterford Leader Sports Colm Kinsella and Paul Shaughnessy dissected Limerick's victory over the Déise pitchside at Walsh Park after Saturday evening's game.  " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g, ' To continue reading this article, please subscribe and support local journalism! Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles. To continue reading this article for FREE,please kindly register and/or log in. Registration is absolutely 100% FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites. You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news! The former Desmond Arms complex in Catherine Street is being marketed as The Printworks, reflecting a time when this newspaper was printed in the area | PICTURE: Adrian Butler Michael Sweeney, managing director at Select Forest Ltd Join Slimming World Ireland and donate your clothes to charity when you lose the weight! Buy the e-paper of the Donegal Democrat, Donegal People's Press, Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles. Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm. This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie. Limerick’s Cian Lynch and Dan Morrissey tussle with Waterford's Michael Kiely. Photos: INPHO/James Crombie Reigning Munster champions Limerick enjoyed a pillar to post victory over Waterford in front of 12,101 at a sun splashed Walsh Park on Saturday evening. After a two week layoff, Limerick looked fresher and sharper from the throw in. Diarmaid Byrnes struck the opener for the away side after just 57 seconds. The 2022 Hurler of the Year was replaced by Colin Coughlan in the 19th minute however. The number five received a yellow card for a pull across Kevin Mahony and committed two other fouls on Stephen Bennett and Mark Fitzgerald. He could consider himself lucky not to get another caution. Waterford’s Dessie Hutchinson in a battle for possession with Limerick's Donnacha Ó Dálaigh.The slick Shannonsiders opened up a 7-2 lead by the eleventh minute. Adam English got back to back points as they dominated the puckouts and the middle third. A couple of Stephen Bennett frees and a Jack Prendergast point cut the gap to two. Two Aaron Gillane frees and a Cian Lynch single from play restored Limerick's five point advantage. On 21 minutes, Shane O'Brien hit the inside of the post with Billy Nolan beaten. Waterford had another goal scare when Conor Prunty lost possession off a short puckout. Gillane couldn't punish the error. Tom Morrissey, who was responsible for three first half points, stretched the lead to six. The Déise dug in and closed to three approaching the break. Michael Kiely's arrival boosted the Waterford attack. Billy Nolan (free), Jamie Barron, Kevin Mahony and Bennett (free) were all on target. Bennett squandered two frees as the hosts finished the half on seven wides. A minute before the break, Dessie Hutchinson struck the post and Gillane made it 15-10. Gilliane dispatched another free for Limerick before English punished a Waterford short puckout that went awry. Gillane and O'Brien pushed the margin out to six. Nolan belted over his second free of the evening in response. Despite the best efforts of Mark Fitzgerald, who supplied two second half points, the Déise couldn't catch the team chasing seven Munsters in a row. On 55 minutes, Gearóid Hegarty chopped the sliotar into his hand John Troy style and landed a mighty long range score that lifted the Limerick fans. Nickie Quaid snuffed out a goal chance from Stephen Bennett with ten to play. Limerick subs Aidan O'Connor and Cathal O'Neill sealed victory before O'Brien recorded his fourth from play. Three points out of four for John Kiely's troops. A trip to Tipperary on May 18 is next up for Waterford. €200 million is to be allocated for the expansion at Cork Airport. Stock Image The Sinn Fein Deputy was reacting on social media to the news today that Cork Airport was to receive €200 million in funding from the Government. “€200m investment for Cork Airport, and yet Waterford is still waiting for a fraction of this for Waterford Airport. The two local Government Ministers need to deliver for Waterford,” said Deputy Cullinane. Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, said earlier this month that he was being briefed by his officials on the case for Waterford Airport. This week, Waterford TD Conor McGuinness criticised the delay saying: “The people of Waterford and the South East are once again being left behind. Despite repeated promises and protracted assessments, the Government has failed to deliver the funding required to extend and upgrade the runway at Waterford Airport. "Every missed deadline and every delayed decision sends the wrong message about the Government’s commitment to balanced regional development. Waterford and the wider South East cannot afford to be an afterthought any longer," said Deputy McGuinness. The Gardaí in Waterford stopped this van caught doing 94km/h in a 60km/h speed zone. Pic: An Garda Síochána FB They stopped the vehicle at 5am on Thursday and in an online post they noted that the vehicle hadn't been taxed since July 2023 and that a prosecution proceedings are to follow. "This May bank holiday weekend, extra checkpoints will be in place throughout Waterford," said the Gardaí in their post. The public is also reminded that if they see illegal activity on the roads they can report it through the Traffic Watch online reporting at https://www.garda.ie/en/trafficwatchreport/  Waterford were spunky and relentless, but they couldn’t cope with Limerick’s abrasive power and dynamism on the ball. Limerick’s defence suffocated the Waterford attack and, but for a couple of speculative efforts in the second half, Waterford never looked like getting the goals they needed to sustain their challenge. Waterford never led in the game, and when they reduced the deficit to just two points with a fast start to the second half Limerick responded with four unanswered points. If that counted as a fright it quickly passed. Limerick were better than they had been against Tipperary, especially against the breeze in the first half, but there will still be a snag list before the visit of Cork to the Gaelic Grounds in a fortnight. John Kiely quoted their shooting efficiency at 67%, and their wides tally slipped into double figures, neither of which met their targets. In everything they do, Limerick are devoted to the numbers. They failed to reach their perpetual target of 30 points and didn’t force a save from Billy Nolan, but they didn’t trip over either of these shortcomings. In his post-match interview Kiely glowed with quiet satisfaction. He mentioned “energy” five times, describing it variously as “great,” “exceptional,” “good” and “through the roof,” twice. He mentioned “intensity” three times; that was “through the roof,” too. Energy and intensity are buzzwords in team sports, but Limerick are one of the teams for whom those words never lose their meaning. “I think structurally, we were extremely sound,” said Kiely. “Defensively, extremely strong. Our full-back line was absolutely excellent. Our half-back line controlled the ball in the air really, really well. And I just thought our energy going forward was exceptional, so very, very happy. We worked hard. Our intensity throughout the game was really, really high. That’s something we’ve noticed in the championship this year, that the intensity levels in all teams have gone way up.” The problem for Waterford in the second half was that they needed to commit more bodies to the middle third in an effort to gain primary possession, but that left them light on numbers close to goal. When the ball was sent in Waterford’s inside forwards were routinely outnumbered. If Limerick didn’t concede a goal they couldn’t lose. Over the years, they have been masters of that equation. Limerick asserted their control from the beginning and were five points up inside 11 minutes. Whatever dirty diesel was in the tank against Tipperary was blown out. Limerick moved the ball with devastating simplicity and coherence. In that mood, they always have receivers in space. With the breeze in the first half Waterford elected to go long with nearly all their puck-outs, either by design or coercion, and Limerick mopped up most of them. The space between the Limerick half-backs and full-backs was so compressed that Waterford’s forwards had very little room in which to play, even when they did get their hands on the ball. Waterford picked off three points in a row in the middle of the half, but it didn’t change the momentum. Young Patrick Fitzgerald landed a brilliant point, and Kevin Mahony got a good score too, but Bennett missed a couple of frees when Waterford couldn’t afford to let any pennies fall through a hole in their pocket. Limerick replaced Diarmaid Byrnes midway through the first half shortly after he became a red card risk. He was booked after 12 minutes and escaped with a warning after committing another yellow card offence a minute later. After a sideline consultation with Byrnes, Colin Coughlan was summoned from the bench. Limerick led by 0-15 to 0-10 at half-time and after they weathered the Waterford storm early in the second half, they were still five points clear after 50 minutes. Waterford’s best chance of a goal came immediately after half-time when Stephen Bennett played a cute ground pass to his brother Shane from a free inside the Limerick D. The pick-up, though, was just a fraction clumsy and by the time he steadied himself to shoot a phalanx of Limerick defenders came rushing at him. One of them made a block with his body. At the other end, Limerick were picking off points at a rate that maintained their comfort levels. Shane O’Brien scored four at his ease and one of these days he will cut loose. Aaron Gillane added a couple of beauties and three of Limerick’s subs scored from play. For Waterford, it was just too much to bear. Waterford: B Nolan (0-2, frees), I Kenny, C Prunty, I Daly, M Fitzgerald (0-2), Tadgh de Búrca, P Leavey, D Lyons, J Prendergast (0-1), J Barron (0-2), Stephen Bennett (0-9, 0-6 frees, 0-2 65), P Curran, K Mahony (0-1), D Hutchinson (0-1), Patrick Fitzgerald (0-1). Subs: M Kiely (0-1) for Curran, 26 mins; Shane Bennett (0-1) for Patrick Fitzgerald, h-t; G Fives (0-1) for Lyons, 46 mins; Pádraig Fitzgerald for Mahony, 50 mins; A Gleeson for Barron, 65 mins. Limerick: N Quaid, S Finn, D Morrissey, M Casey, D Byrnes, K Hayes, B Nash (0-1), A English (0-3), W O’Donoghue (0-1), G Hegarty (0-1), C Lynch (0-3), T Morrissey (0-3), A Gillane (0-9, 0-6 frees), S O’Brien (0-4), D Reidy. Subs: C Coughlan (0-1) for Byrnes, 18 mins; C O’Neill (0-1) for O’Donoghue, 49 mins; A O’Connor (0-1) for T Morrissey, 60 mins; D O’Donovan for English, 67 mins; D Ó Dálaigh for O’Brien, 70 mins. Denis Walsh is a sports writer with The Irish Times