Allianz Hurling League Division 1A – Limerick 1-21 Tipperary 1-14

Limerick defeated Tipperary by 1-21 to 1-14 in Round 2 of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A on Saturday February 2nd at the Gaelic Grounds Limerick.

Limerick on top in clash with Tipperary at freezing Gaelic Grounds https://t.co/5nb09XTI5f pic.twitter.com/EcS131wvGl

— Irish Examiner Sport (@ExaminerSport) February 2, 2019

Check out the best of the action from @LimerickCLG v @TipperaryGAA here: pic.twitter.com/hYHwazbrJT

— The GAA (@officialgaa) February 2, 2019

John Kiely: "We've buckets of lads busting to get in there" – The Limerick manager hails the attitude of the All-Ireland champions after win over Tipp pic.twitter.com/i2kwPaqeXw

— RTÉ GAA (@RTEgaa) February 2, 2019

"When Bonner got that goal it looked like Limerick were in trouble"

The panel discuss how the goals for both sides in the game tipped the balance of power in the contest.

Live on eir Sport 2! #AllianzLeagues#LIMvTIPP pic.twitter.com/7shbMELPwZ

— eir Sport (@eirSport) February 2, 2019

"We learned that Limerick are a nice bit ahead of Tipp in terms of teamwork and fitness" – The panel on pacy Limerick and leggy Tipperary #LimvTipp pic.twitter.com/sukrtSmKr0

— RTÉ GAA (@RTEgaa) February 2, 2019

"When you meet, you are so close and the rivalry there, we wanted to put down a marker."@LimerickCLG man of the match Diarmuid Byrne reflects on the impressive win over Tipperary.

Live on eir Sport 2! #AllianzLeagues#LIMvTIPP pic.twitter.com/ApN3LNuZre

— eir Sport (@eirSport) February 2, 2019

"We got off to a good start with two wins"

Aaron Gillane of @LimerickCLG gives his views following his sides win over Tipperary.

Live on eir Sport 2! #AllianzLeagues#LIMvTIPP pic.twitter.com/dDCStibvGS

— eir Sport (@eirSport) February 2, 2019

"From a neutral point of view it was a fantastic match"

As the supporters and children are out the pitch the panel discuss @LimerickCLG win over @TipperaryGAA tonight.

Live on eir Sport 2! #AllianzLeagues#LIMvTIPP pic.twitter.com/FLDVGOdDCo

— eir Sport (@eirSport) February 2, 2019

Fixture Details

02.02.2019 (Sat)
Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A Round 2
Gaelic Grounds, Limerick 19:00
Luimneach v Tiobraid Árann
Referee: Sean Cleere (Cill Chainnigh)

Round 2 of the Allianz Hurling league sees Tipp face All-Ireland champs Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds. @MartyM_RTE was down in Shannonside to preview the game. Watch the game live on RTÉ2 on Saturday evening from 6.30pm pic.twitter.com/jOaZdZwmGz

— RTÉ GAA (@RTEgaa) February 1, 2019

Limerick manager John Kiely is searching for a greater depth to his panel as well as continuing the positive start made to the Allianz Hurling League when hosting Tipperary on Saturday night.

This is the first of four Allianz League games on @Rte2. pic.twitter.com/t37Ym79o6c

— RTÉ GAA (@RTEgaa) January 31, 2019

Team News

LIMERICK TEAM TO PLAY TIPPERARY IS ANNOUNCED https://t.co/X49JKgeXuY

— Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) January 31, 2019

LIMERICK: Nickie Quaid (Effin); Tom Condon (Knockaderry), Sean Finn (Bruff), Richie English (Doon); Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell), Declan Hannon (Adare), Dan Morrissey (Ahane); Darragh O’Donovan (Doon), Colin Ryan (Pallasgreen); Gearoid Hegarty (St Patricks), Tom Morrissey (Ahane), Conor Boylan (Na Piarsaigh); Aaron Gillane (Patrickswell), Kevin Downes (Na Piarsaigh), Graeme Mulcahy (Kilmallock)
Subs: Barry Hennessy (Kilmallock), Peter Casey (Na Piarsaigh), Aaron Costello (Kilmallock), David Dempsey (Na Piarsaigh), Robbie Hanley (Kilmallock), Kyle Hayes (Kildimo-Pallaskenry), Cian Lynch (Patrickswell), Barry Murphy (Doon), Michael O’Brien (Doon), Paddy O’Loughlin (Kilmallock), Pat Ryan (Doon).

The Tipperary team to play Limerick in their Allianz Hurling League Division 1A fixture in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick at 7pm tomorrow night, February 2nd, has been announced by manager Liam Sheedy pic.twitter.com/hIzYWoPlKc

— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) February 1, 2019