Young hurlers all over Ireland are now practicing ‘The Shane Dowling’
The real magic of sport is when these moments are created that transcend beyond the result. Every so often, a player can rise above the winning and the losing of the game and do something that will stand the test of time. Results will be printed, the next round will be played and a new […]
7 years ago
Shane Dowling weighs in on Fenway, Wild Geese and Munster Hurling League
Limerick and Na Piarsaigh hurler Shane Dowling has said that there is no wrong answer when it comes to promoting games abroad versus developing hurling in more non-traditional counties. The 2018 Wild Geese trophy saw Galway beat out Kilkenny 4-3 in a free-taking competition at Spotless Stadium in Sydney while Limerick will take on Wexford […]
7 years ago
eir Sport return to GAA with club final rights
eir sport will broadcast the Limerick Club Championship Hurling Final live on Saturday next, October 27. eir return to the GAA after previously broadcasting numerous county championships including the earlier rounds of the Limerick Senior Hurling Championship. Na Piarsaigh will defend their county title against Doon under the floodlights at the Gaelic Grounds from 7.30pm. The […]
8 years ago
Fan footage shows Limerick fans erupt after Shane Dowling goal
It was the goal that should have put the final nail into Galway’s coffin. Limerick were leading by five points, Kyle Hayes and Seamus Flanagan had combined brilliantly to get the Shannonsiders going in the second-half, Tom Morrissey pounced on a mistake from Gearoid McInerney and punished Galway with a well taken goal, and then Dowling […]
8 years ago
“Now, I say to the fans, can you please go absolutely mental for the next couple of weeks”
The long, long wait is over. Limerick have got their hands on the Liam McCarthy cup and by God, did they do it in style. It was an enthralling contest in Croke Park between the Treatymen and the Tribesmen, with John Kiely’s side eventually prevailing by the minimum. In truth, over the course of the […]
8 years ago
Super-sub Shane Dowling delivers stirring speech after Limerick victory
Limerick were trailing Cork by six points by the time Shane Dowling was thrown into Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park. The game was starting to get away from the shannonsiders and it looked like one more score from Cork would put the game beyond doubt but Dowling wasted little time upon his introduction and […]
8 years ago