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2023 Tailteann Cup Football Group 3 – Limerick 1-19 Carlow 0-14

May 20, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Limerick defeated Carlow by 1-19 to 0-14 in Round 2 of the Tailteann Cup Football Group 3 on Saturday May 20th at Netwatch Dr Cullen Park, Carlow.

Tailteann Cup: Limerick impress against Carlow

LIMERICK 1-19 CARLOW 0-14

Report by Kevin Egan for GAA.ie

Limerick may have begun the Tailteann Cup as dark horses in the race to take Westmeath’s crown in this competition, but their potential and ability is certainly no secret now after they made it two wins from two with an excellent victory over Carlow in Netwatch Cullen Park this afternoon.

Mark Fitzgerald’s men notched 1-19 this afternoon, matching their tally of 2-16 that they posted against Longford last week, but there was also a much improved defensive showing from the Munster county, who conceded five points in a row in a 12 minute burst before half-time, and four points from the 66th minute onwards when there was no doubt about the result. Outside of that they put Carlow on lockdown, with the full back line of Seán O’Dea, Mike Donovan and in particular Brian Fanning, all very impressive.

Limerick did take their time getting into the game, conceding the first two points before Jim Liston got them off the mark from close range in the 6th minute. Carlow, unsurprisingly after their late smash and grab win over Wicklow, were in high spirits and a wonderful move off the throw in that resulted in Jordan Morrissey splitting the posts from the right wing, suggested that they were ready and fired up to build on that excellent victory in Aughrim.

However once Liston got Limerick off the mark, for the next 20 minutes they dominated the game, controlling possession and enabling James Naughton and Brian Donovan to kick the scores that put them in complete control.

Carlow’s resurgence before half-time, featuring some excellent points from Ross Dunphy and Conor Crowley among others, hinted at a tight contest from then on. However Limerick used the break well, introducing some steady hands in the form of Iain Corbett and Hugh Bourke, with Bourke playing a key role in Paul Maher’s goal that opened the scoring in the second half.

There was a subtle change in emphasis from direct kicking to direct running with the ball, as seen for the Adare man’s goal, and by the time Carlow scored again with 47 minutes gone, Limerick had tacked on five in a row to push the lead out to eight and make certain of their second consecutive win.

Peter Nash filled his boots with four second half points, adding the finishing touch to a number of slick passing moves from Mark Fitzgerald’s side, but it was on the defensive side that Limerick were utterly dominant, aided by some fine catches at midfield from players like Cathal Downes and Colm McSweeney to keep the Treaty men on the front foot.

Carlow added just two points to their half-time tally before the last five minutes, where both sides lost their shape. This allowed four points to be added at both ends of the field, but all in a time when both teams had clearly shifted their focus towards the final round of games, with Carlow facing a vital all-Leinster battle with Longford, and Limerick looking good to top the group if they can finish strongly against Wicklow.

Scorers for Limerick: James Naughton 0-7 (0-5), Peter Nash 0-5, Paul Maher 1-0, Brian Donovan 0-2, Jim Liston 0-1, Cillian Fahy 0-1, Cathal Downes 0-1m, Hugh Bourke 0-1f, Robbie Bourke 0-1.

Scorers for Carlow: Darragh Foley 0-5f, Jordan Morrissey 0-3, Ross Dunphy 0-2, Niall Hickey 0-1, Colm Hulton 0-1, Conor Crowley 0-1, Aaron Amond 0-1.

Limerick: Donal O’Sullivan; Seán O’Dea, Mike Donovan, Brian Fanning; Barry Coleman, Jim Liston, Paul Maher; Cathal Downes, Cillian Fahy; Adrian Enright, Cian Sheehan, Colm McSweeney; Peter Nash, Brian Donovan, James Naughton.
Subs: Hugh Bourke for Enright (half-time), Iain Corbett for Liston (half-time), Robbie Bourke for Naughton (56), Tony McCarthy for Downes (60), Cormac Woulfe for McSweeney (69).

Carlow: Johnny Furey; Seánie Bambrick, Mikey Bambrick, Shane Buggy; Niall Hickey, Mark Furey, Jamie Clarke; Conor Doyle, Jordan Morrissey; Ciarán Moran, Shane Clarke, Ross Dunphy; Colm Hulton, Conor Crowley, Darragh Foley.
Subs: Jonah Dunne for J Clarke (26), Aaron Amond for Hickey (55), Josh Moore for M Bambrick (63), Eric Molloy for Dunphy (63), Finbarr Kavanagh for Doyle (68).

Referee: Anthony Nolan (Wicklow)

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Date:
May 20, 2023
Time:
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Venue

Netwatch Cullen Park Carlow

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