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Féile na nGael Round 1Na Piarsaigh 1-09John Lockes 3-07We got off to a slow start but gradually built ourselves into the game. Peter Bowen got us off the mark followed by a trio of Evan Waters frees. Adam Butler struck a goal on 14 minutes before Casey Doran, Jacob Burke and Evan Waters all added points from play. We entered the break ahead by 4 and were confident of victory. Unfortunately our Kilkenny opponents kept pace in the second half, burning 2 killer goals. Evan Waters notched our 2 scores, the first an impressive effort from the side, the second a free. The ref blew for full time with John Lockes winning by 4, overturning our half time lead. A hard pill to swallow losing our opening game but still plenty to play for.Team:⁠ ⁠Conor Flanagan, ⁠Jack Hogan,⁠ ⁠Mannix Buckley,⁠ ⁠Will O'Leary,⁠ ⁠Peter Bowen(0-01),⁠ ⁠Liam Sheahan,⁠ ⁠Sean Ryan, ⁠Casey Doran(0-01),⁠ ⁠Paddy McCaul, ⁠George Conway,⁠ ⁠Evan Waters(0-06, 0-03f),⁠ ⁠Max Ross, ⁠Michael Linnane, ⁠Adem O'Neill, ⁠Adam Butler(1-00).Subs: Adam O'Rahilly, Jacob Burke(0-01), Danny Prieto, Gavin Hayes.Féile na nGael Round 2Na Piarsaigh 2-06Oulart-The-Ballagh 2-01Reeling from a tough result in round 1, it looked as if the stuffing was knocked out of the lads in the opening minutes of our second game against Oulart-The-Ballagh. Our Wexford opponents struck 2 goals inside the opening 5 minutes as our lads looked to be stuck to the ground. Fortunately for us, we didn’t panic. Evan Waters landed 2 frees along with a peach of a score from Toby Conlon, driving one over from an acute angle just outside the arc. We entered the break down by 3, 2 goals to our 3 points. We started the second half in convincing fashion. A few words of encouragement from Micheál and co seemed to spark a serious bit of life into the boy's legs. Coming on as a first half substitute, Adem O’Neill got on the end of a great move from Michael Linnane, flicking the ball to the net to level the game. Casey Doran added a long range score from midfield before Evan Waters added his first from play, again following excellent build-up from Michael Linnane. Max Ross got onto the score sheet having come on as a second half sub, another good score from close to the 45. We closed out the game with an Adam Butler goal, Butts blazing the ball to the net following a goal mouth scramble.Oulart-The-Ballagh went on to defeat John Lockes in the last group game leaving all 3 teams equal on 2 points. The ruling for Féile is if all teams finish level on points, it will go down to least points conceded across all group games. Unfortunately, our concession of 5-08 across both ties didn’t do us any favours and we had to settle for second place in the group. Oulart-The-Ballagh came out on top, qualifying them for the semi-final of the cup. We qualified for the semi-final of the Shield and John Lockes went on to compete in the Plate competition. Team: Conor Flanagan, ⁠Adam O’Rahilly,⁠ Sean Ryan, ⁠Mannix Buckley,⁠ ⁠Peter Bowen,⁠ ⁠Liam Sheahan,⁠ ⁠Colin Halpin,⁠ ⁠Casey Doran(0-01),⁠ ⁠Gavin Hayes,⁠ ⁠George Conway,⁠ ⁠Evan Waters(0-03, 0-02f),⁠ ⁠Paddy McCaul,⁠ ⁠Michael Linnane,⁠ ⁠Toby Conlon(0-01),⁠ ⁠Adam Butler(1-00).Subs: Jack Hogan, Adem O'Neill(1-00), Max Ross(0-01), Will O'Leary, Odhran O'SheaFéile na nGael Shield Semi-FinalNa Piarsaigh 2-03Lismore 3-07Lismore burst out of the traps in the opening half of our Shield semi-final, burying 2 goals early on. We struggled to overturn the strong lead the Waterford side had built up but we certainly made a good go of it. Paddy McCaul got in for an exceptional goal close to half time, soloing from midfield, tucking the ball into the corner of the net just as got inside the 21 yard line. Evan Waters added a neat point to leave us trailing by 6 at the break. Evan grabbed a goal in the second half along with a class score from captain Liam Sheahan, out on the wing and a pointed free from George Conway. Lismore would run out deserving winners for a finish. Team: Conor Flanagan, Jack Hogan, Sean Ryan, Mannix Buckley, Peter Bowen, Liam Sheahan(0-01), Odhran O'Shea, Casey Doran, Gavin Hayes, George Conway(0-01f), Evan Waters(1-01), Paddy McCaul(1-00), Michael Linnane, Toby Conlon, Adam Butler.Subs: Jacob Burke, Max Ross, Adem O'Neill, Will O'Leary, Danny Prieto, Adam O'Rahilly, Danny Galligan, Luke Hartnett, Robert Tunn, Thomas Fitzgough, Sam Prieto, Liam Rellihan, Aaron O'Keeffe, Colin Halpin.And so an incredible journey comes to an end in Portlaoise. Following one of the great Limerick championships, the lads may feel a few “what ifs” having agonizingly lost out on qualifying for the semi-final. We must commend the players and the incredible work and dedication they have shown to the Na Piarsaigh jersey over the past number of months. They all carry themselves so well both on and off the pitch and each and every one of them giving 110% for Na Piarsaigh.Tthat’s all you can ask for at the end of the day. Great credit to Micheál Downes also. It’s impossible to measure the time and effort he has given to this group since they arrived down to Páirc Uí Dromgúil on a Saturday morning 8 or 9 years ago. It’s a good sign when all the players speak so highly of their manager. Not forgetting his management team, who had the lads in serious shape for both the Limerick and All Ireland Féile. Fair play to his son Kevin, Billy O’Keeffe, Keith Dempsey and Niall Buckley. Finally, a word to all the parents, family members and friends who provided great support to our lads on Saturday. We were without doubt the best supported team at Féile and I’ve no doubt the players appreciated all your cheers. Our 2026 Féile squad in Portlaoise City Senior Football Championship Final Na Piarsaigh 2-10Mungret 2-20Our Intermediate footballers lost out to the 2025 County Senior Champions Mungret in the City Senior Final on Friday evening. We went in a point behind at half time following a serious 30 minutes of football from our lads. Evan Egan landed a 2-pointer early on while the score of the game came from the boot of Odhran Gilroy, slotting the ball to the net a couple of minutes before the half time break. Even Egan marked a pin-point kick-out from Eoghain Sherlock, delivering a lovely kick-pass to Odhran just inside the opposition 45. Odhran took off at pace, giving a 1-2 with Kieran Daly before passing the ball calmly to the net. The second half was a slightly tougher slog. Kieran Daly picked off a beaut of a 2-pointer close to the end but our moment of the half was his brother James rattling the Mungret net. Overall it was a decent display from our lads considering the many young players introduced to the squad for 2026. The opening round of the championship sees us face St. Senan’s on the 9th of July. Team: Eoghain Sherlock, Aaron Rush, Fionn O'Tiarnaigh, Cathal McMullan, Adam Jordan, Sean Long, Ronan Houla, Ralph Leonard, Jack McCarthy, James Daly(1-00), Kieran Daly(0-06, 1’45 1’2P), Thomas Fitzgerald, Evan Egan(0-03, 1’2P 0-01f), Tadhg Mullane, Odhran Gilroy(1-01).Subs: Mark Hogan, Harry McGann, John Robinson, Alex Harris, Ferdia Minihane, Cian Cronin. Our intermediate footballers that lost out to Mungret on Friday evening last. Division 3 Football League Final - Tuesday 2nd of JuneNa Piarsaigh 4-06Galbally 2-14Team: Eoghan Sherlock, Aaron Rush, Cian Counihan, Fionn O’Tiarnaigh, Adam Jordan, Stephen O’Halloran, Christy O’Hagan, Ralph Leonard(1-00), Jack McCarthy, Alex Harris, Kieran Daly(1-06, 0-2f 1*2p), Darragh Jordan, Evan Egan(1-00), Stanley Dike, Tommy Glynn.Sub: Cian Cronin,Odhran Gilroy(1-00), Thomas Fitzgerald, Louis Murphy, Tadgh Mullane, Aidan O’Connor.City Senior Football Championship Semi-Final - Tuesday 9th of JuneNa Piarsaigh 0-18Kildimo Pallaskenry 0-15The City Senior Football Championship Final against Mungret will take place in Rathbane on Friday evening at 7:15pm.Division 4 Hurling League Final - Thursday 5th of JuneNa Piarsaigh 3-24Knockaderry 0-16Following our intermediate hurlers success in the Division 4 final, focus now turns to the City Intermediate Championship. We’re down to play St. Patricks on Tuesday night in Claughaun at 7:30.Team: Evan Condon, Christy O'Hagan, Evan Gilvarry, Leo Connolly, Daragh Jordan, Sean Long, Jack McCarthy, Wayne Kearns, Sam Jordan, Kevin Daly, Will Henn, Alex Kearns, Marcus Hogan, Evan Sweeney, Ger O'Tiarnaigh.Subs:Tadgh Mullane, Josh O'Halloran, Joe Corcoran, Ben O Regan, Stephen Mitchell, Adam Jordan, Conor Stack, Cathal McMullan, Jim Beary, Cian Brosnan, Josh Sheehan, Paul Mc Donagh, Conor Richardson, John O'Tiarnaigh, Mike Duggan, Harry McGann, Sean Harrington, Leon Power, Brian Connolly, Louis Murphy, Cathal Hasset, Dillion Skeehan, Brian Hartnett, Marcus Murphy, Pa O'Neill, Padraig Heeney, Dean McLoughlan. Our intermediate hurlers following their win in the D4 league final Division 1 Hurling League Round 7 - Thursday 28th of MayNa Piarsaigh 4-20Patrickswell 0-24An 8-point win for our senior hurler in their last league game of 2026. Solid performances throughout namely Mark O’Connor and JJ Carey at the back, along with Keith Dempsey providing an assured presence at midfield. We rattled the net on 4 occasions throughout the hour, the first coming from the stick of Marcus Hogan. Conor Boylan grabbed our second following his excellent turnover in the Well’s full back line. Evan Sweeney rolled back the years scoring 1-02 from play, his goal coming just after the restart. He took a serious belt for his troubles, a swipe across the knee that may have seen red on another day. Alex Kearns rounded off the goals close to the end, making the most of a wayward Patrickswell backpass to bat the sliotar to the net. The Well had Jason Gillane at centre forward, proving to be their main scoring threat. They had one goal scoring chance halfway through the first half, forcing a point blank save from Evan Condon. The result brings our Division 1 league campaign to an end with 8 points following 4 wins and 3 losses. Doon and Monaleen will contest this year's final, ending on 10 and 9 points respectively. Ballybrown finished a point ahead of us also but lost out on a place in the final due to scoring difference. Our next competitive senior match sees us face off with Ballybrown in the City Senior Hurling Championship semi-final on the 13th of June in Mungret.Team: Evan Condon, Josh O’Halloran, Jerome Boylan, Mark O’Connor, JJ Carey(0-01), Ronan Lynch, Mike Foley, Wayen Kearns(0-04, 0-01f, 2’65), Keith Dempsey(0-03), Alex Kearns(1-01), Evan Sweeney(1-02), Conor Boylan(1-01), Dylan Lynch(0-02), Will Henn(0-03), Marcus Hogan(1-03).Subs: Tommy Grimes and Leo Connolly. Our senior hurlers that defeated the Well last month. Division 1 Hurling League Round 6 - Saturday 23rd of MayNa Piarsaigh 0-19Kilmallock 0-14Team: Shane Dowling, John O’Keeffe, Jerome Boylan, Mark O’Connor, JJ Carey, Ronan Lynch(0-01f), Mike Foley(0-01), Daithí Dempsey(0-04), Wayne Kearns(0-04, 0-02f 2’65), Kevin Daly, Keith Dempsey(0-05), Conor Boylan, Dylan Lynch(0-01), Evan Sweeney(0-02), Marcus Hogan(0-01).Subs: Alex Kearns, John Fitzgerald & Leo Connolly.Division 4 Hurling League Round 7 - Friday 29th of MayNa Piarsaigh 2-20Knockainey 1-17Team: Daragh Jordan, Christy O’Hagan, Leo Connolly, Tadgh Mullane, Evan Gilvarry, Sean Long, Jim Beary, Sam Jordan, Cian Brosnan, Kevin Daly, Will Henn, Jack McCarthy, Ger O’Tiarnaigh, Stephen Mitchell, Joseph Corcoran, Subs: Adam Jordan, John O’Tiarnaigh and Ben O’Regan.Division 4 Hurling League Round 6 - Saturday 23rd of MayNa Piarsaigh 0-20Hospital Herbertstown 1-18 Team: Evan Condon, Christy O’Hagan, Josh O’Halloran, Sean Harrington, Darragh Jordan, Sean Long, Tadhg Mullane, Cian Brosnan, Evan Gilvarry, Jim Beary, Jack McCarthy, Sam Jordan, Ben O’Regan, Joseph Corcoran, Louis Murphy. Subs: Conor Stack.Division 10 Hurling League Round 5 - Thursday 28th of MayNa Piarsaigh 0-15Effin 1-10Team: Darragh Jordan, Joe Kehoe, Brian Hartnett, Cathal Hassett, Mike Andrews, Sean Harrington, Ferdia Minihane, Cian Brosnan, Adam Jordan, Thomas Fitzgerald, John O’Tiarnaigh, Louis Murphy, Shane Downey, Joseph Corcoran, Ben O’Regan.Sub: James McGann, Steven Mitchell & Derek Grimes. Division 10 Hurling League Round 4 - Sunday 24th of MayNa Piarsaigh 1-14Caherline 3-17Team: Darragh Jordan, David Murphy, Tadhg Mullane, Joe Kehoe, James McGann, Sean Harrington, Ferdia Minihane, Cian Brosnan, Adam Jordan, Conor Stack, Ger O’Tiarnaigh, John O’Tiarnaigh, Eoin O’Sullivan, Joseph Corcoran, Ben O’Regan. Subs: Cathal Minihane.U13 Division 2 Football Shield Final - Friday 29th May Na Piarsaigh 5-08Adare 1-00Well done to our U13 footballer on a brilliant performance on Friday evening. Silverware in both football and hurling for our U13 group in 2026. Our U13 footballers

On Sunday the 7th of June Limerick will face off against Cork in this year's Munster Hurling Final. We have been spoilt for provincial finals in Limerick over the past decade, this being our eighth appearance in as many years, winning 6 in-a-row before losing out to Cork in last year's spectacle. Some talk over the last few days around Limerick having bigger fish to fry in the All Ireland series but I couldn’t disagree more. There’s something so unique about the Munster Championship and even more so the Munster Final itself. With the round robin having taken effect since 2018, we no longer have the pre-match parade and pipe band before each game. This is now limited only to the final. Having been there so often of late, we may have taken this for granted. The pipe band is part of what makes it special in my view, not to be equated with the brass band they have in Croke Park, which doesn't have the same gravistas. The pipe band, coupled with the heat of a glorious sunny day in June, although the 2022 final being a washout, we didn't need sunshine to raise the temperature that day. The noise of the crowd as the teams parade around the pitch. The odd flare thrown down from the terrace onto the end line, burning a patch in the manicured grass and diluting the air with a tinge of sulfur. The great sense of hope and optimism from each set of fans. The tension building to the nth degree. And this legendary group of Limerick hurlers, all taking it in their stride. We really are living through the golden era of Limerick hurling. Some counties get a taste of success every few years. We got a small sample of it in a prelude to this era back in 2013. A break of 5 years and then a glorious period of unparalleled success. Each Munster final left its mark on supporters. An exemplary performance in the Gaelic Grounds in 2019 against Tipp, proving our All Ireland the previous summer wasn't just a flash in the pan. Having to endure the victory over Waterford in 2020 from the comfort, or discomfort of the couch was certainly of its time, a one-off but a Munster crown to be cherished all the same. The incredible comeback down in “The Páirc” in 2021, ripping through an 11-point half time deficit to overcome Tipp again. Kyle Hayes’ goal of the century being the standout moment that day for the 8,000(4,000 Limerick) fans who were lucky enough to attend.And then followed 3 epic finals in as many years against our closest and fiercest rivals Clare. Thurles in ‘22, Páirc na nGael in ‘23 and back to Semple Stadium again in ‘24. The highlight for me without any shadow of a doubt being William’s point in ‘22 under Ardán Ó Riáin, after close to 100 minutes of colossal hurling, to all but secure Limerick the Munster title. His wry smile caught by the cameras as he wheeled away knowing he had sealed a 3-point win and the Munster title for Limerick.This Sunday sees Limerick renew its rivalry with Cork in a repeat of the 2025 decider. A straightforward win in the league final followed by a narrow loss in the round-robin sets Sunday up to be a rip-roaring Munster Final. I can't wait for the hurling, I can't wait for the parade, and I can't wait to cheer on Limerick and our boys in the best championship there is. Luimneach Abú. Wishing all our Na Piarsaigh lads the very best on Sunday. William, Peter and Mike who have all featured in this year's round-robin, and Vince Harrington and James Finn, both involved in the extended panels to date. Special mention to kitman Barry O’Regan and former Na Piarsaigh selector Alan Cunningham

U13 Division 1 County Hurling FinalNa Piarsaigh 3-04Mungret 1-05It was an early start for our U13’s on Saturday morning for the County Final at Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale.With two very evenly matched teams the first half was exciting hurling but it was Mungret who were more clinical in front of goal, leading at the break 1-02 to 0-01. A huge response was needed, and credit to the players they lifted their game.A goal early in the second half from the pocket rocket Harry Ryan was followed up quickly by a point from his older brother Luca. Suddenly Na Piarsaigh had the momentum. Charlie Collins added a goal before Archie O’Sullivan added two huge scores.At the other end our backs were throwing their bodies on the line and breaking up all Mungrets attacks. A super save from Ollie Reid kept Mungret at bay. Mungret had the game back to 3 points before a superb opportunist goal by Cathal Sheehan sealed the victory.A great day for these 30 plus lads, they did the club proud. They've put in a huge effort all year and we're delighted for them and their families.Na Piarsaigh Abu!!!Team: Olly Reid, Jack Lynch, Cian Ahern, Eanna Ryan, Billy Ahern, Jack Reister, Shane Halpin, Luca Ryan(0-01), Cillian Ryan, Archie O’Sullivan(0-02), Fionn Doyle, Jack Barry, Charlie Collins(c)(1-01), Harry Ryan(1-00), Oran Bourke.Subs: James Maher, Daniel Cannon, Cathal Sheehan(1-00), Joey O’Callaghan, Reuben Daly, Ross Galligan, Alexander Tucker, Alex Fitzsimons, Cillian O’Doherty, Joe Curran, Leon O’Dwyer, Tony McNamara, Morgan Sheedy, Oscar O’Connor, Sean McGrath. Our U13 County Champions This excellent report was compiled by our U13 coach Micheál “Latcha” Lynch. Huge credit to Micheál and his management team of Mike Collins, Austin Ryan, Jamie Halpin, Damian Daly and Finbar Ryan. Mike, Austin, Latcha, Jamie, Damian and Finbar with the cup on Saturday Division 1 Hurling League Round 5Na Piarsaigh 4-14Ballybrown 0-16Our senior hurlers got back to winning ways following a 10-point victory over Ballybrown on Saturday night in Clarina. The result put to bed our poor run of form having lost 3 games in a row. A hugely important win, not alone for the points on the board but for the performance itself. The game marked the return of Shane Dowling to the starting 15, along with Eoin Brosnan returning from his Munster U20 campaign with Limerick. Both played significant roles in our win, Brozzie stepping up with 2 goals, both coming either side of half time, and Shane pulling off an important save in the second period. Vince Harrington resumed the full back position he played in the county final, helping keep the Ballybrown full forward line at bay. While James Finn stepped into centre back, having a fine performance at the heart of the defense. You can see he has reaped the benefits of the couple of months spent with the Limerick senior squad. A lad well able to take a belt but not shy about mixing it with the opposition either. Once again, David O’Keeffe had an accomplished display at midfield, steadily improving with every game at the senior ranks. He came away with a point from play along with a few heavy hits which will do him no harm.The next round sees Kilmallock visit Páirc Uí Dromgúil next Saturday evening ar 7:30 followed by Patrickswell the week after, also in Na Piarsaigh.Team: Shane Dowling, Jerome Boylan, Vince Harrington, Ronan Lynch, Mike Foley(0-01), James Finn, Mark O’Connor, Wayne Kearns(0-07, 0-05f), David O’Keeffe(0-01), Keith Dempey(0-01), Daithí Dempsey(0-03), Conor Boylan(1-00), Dylan Lynch(1-01), JJ Carey, Eoin Brosnan(2-00).Sub: Kevin Daly and John O’Keeffe. A great bunch of lads Division 4 Hurling League Round 5Na Piarsaigh 2-16Feenagh Kilmeedy 1-16Team: Evan Condon, Leo Connolly, Josh O’Halloran, Christy O’Hagan, Cathal McMullan, Sean Long, Jim Beary, Sam Jordan, Evan Gilvarry, Louis Murphy, Jack McCarthy, Paul McDonagh, Josh Sheehan, Alex Kearns, Ben O’Regan.Sub: Adam Jordan, Joe Corcoran, Sean Harrington, Marcus Murphy.U17 Division 1 Hurling Shield Final Na Piarsaigh 2-12Ahane 1-24Our U17 hurlers were second best in the Shield Final last Monday evening following a 9-point defeat to Ahane in Rathbane. While disappointing to lose a final, the U17 league competition has proven valuable, providing competitive games for lads in the build up to the minor and U16 championships.Team: Noah Jordan, ⁠Conal O'Brien, ⁠Ronan Gleeson(0-02),⁠ ⁠Cian Moloney, ⁠Sean O'Brien, ⁠George Bourke, ⁠Rian McHugh, ⁠George Stack, ⁠Daniel O'Donovan,⁠ ⁠Aodh Keating(0-01), ⁠Charlie Ryan(0-03),⁠ Ross O'Flanagan(0-04, 0-03f),⁠ ⁠Cathal O'Doherty, ⁠Sean Connolly(1-02),⁠ ⁠Harry O'Sullivan(1-00).Subs: Cian Moore, Fin Conlon, Michael O’Connor. Our U17's that lost out to Ahane last Monday evening. Limerick MinorsShane Waters captained the Limerick minor hurlers in their Munster final defeat to Tipp on Friday evening in Thurles. Shane struck 8 points, 3 of those from play. He had an outstanding Munster campaign wearing the green jersey and doing Na Piarsaigh proud. Limerick have the All Ireland series in the offing over the coming weeks. Limerick Peter, William and Mike all played their part in Limerick's win over Waterford on Sunday, and qualifying for the All Ireland series. Peter came away with 1-01 to his name, having to channel his inner Maradona for the goal. A win over Tipp next Sunday will see us through to a Munster final.Primary GameWe have three solid Na Piarsaigh lads lining out for Limerick in the Primary Game against Waterford on Sunday. Well done to Oran Bourke, Olly Reid and Charlie Collins. Daithí Burke reffed the game also and kept the whistle in his pocket. Well done Oran, Olly and Charlie. Summer CampOur Summer Camp for 2026 will run from Monday the 29th of June to Friday the 3rd of July. Our Easter Camp was a huge success, with over 100 attendees for the week and we look forward to our Summer edition being even bigger and better with our Limerick hurlers and camogie players set to visit throughout the week. Fair play to Paul McNamara and the Bord na nÓg team for their ongoing work in organising what promises to be great fun for all the kids. More information and registration can be accessed here. Camp details.