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RTÉ News
12 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Jackie Tyrrell: Limerick aura 'slowly eroded' but still playing at high level
Jackie Tyrrell feels Limerick's aura may have "slowly eroded" but that an All-Ireland Hurling semi-final match-up with Kilkenny would be good fixture for both teams, provided John Kiely's side emerge victorious from Saturday's quarter-final against Dublin at Croke Park. Limerick lost the Munster final to Cork by way of a penalty shootout after a gripping contest a fortnight ago but will be favourites to bounce back when they take on the Dubs this weekend. The prize for the winner will be a crack at Tyrrell's native Kilkenny in the semi-finals and should Limerick get past Dublin per pre-match expectation, an intriguing clash awaits in two weeks' time, as the nine-time All-Ireland winner told the RTÉ GAA Podcast. "I think both teams will fancy it if Limerick come home at the weekend," he said of a potential Limerick v Kilkenny clash for the ages. "I think it's a good fixture for both. I think Kilkenny know the way Limerick play. Limerick are very, very attritional, so are Kilkenny. They'll welcome that. "They play at a really high level, have some exquisite players, Limerick have. But I think Kilkenny won't be overawed, and I would say the aura of this Limerick team where they were almost unbeatable for years, that has slowly eroded because Cork have beaten them a couple of times now and other teams have beaten them. "So I don't think that mental baggage that might have been there before when it comes to 60 minutes and Limerick turn the screw, I don't think that's probably as strong as it was before. "But I think it would be a good fixture for both. I don't think any of them would fear it. I think the fact that it's in Croke Park I think would bring the best out of each other and it would be some, some fixture if it transpires that way." While Limerick continue to operate at an elite standard, Tyrrell noted brief moments when Kiely's multiple Liam MacCarthy Cup winners have endured uncharacteristic lapses. "That's only natural and if you look closely and I'm probably being over-critical here, but when did we see a high ball coming in and Nicky Quaid miscontrolling it out for a '65 at a crucial moment?" he said. "When did we see Darragh O'Donovan, 50 yards out with the chance to win the game, missing it? When did we see Aaron Gillane missing that '21 free? Normally he nails them. "Peter Casey had a great chance. I know it was windy down there, absolutely, they were out on their feet. "But they are probably small little traces of just that mental fatigue. Because everytime Limerick have gone out probably for eight years, it's been an All-Ireland final. "So it's only natural. But still, it's a testament that they still hung in there and for me they didn't really lose the Munster final. Cork beat them in a penalty shootout. It's an amazing feat they're still there playing at such a high level. "To get over this weekend, I think John Kiely and Derek Lyng will be rubbing their hands at a cut off each other." However, Dublin are still part of the equation although they will be underdogs against Limerick on Saturday. In terms of the gameplan that could give Dublin an outside chance of staging an upset, Tyrrell feels going long and direct and trying to discommode the Limerick half-back line could be "the only option". "You have to engage this Limerick team physically, just to survive and be in the game," he said. "Maybe we will see Conor Burke for the first 15-20 minutes maybe dropping in centre-back and maybe Chris Crummey dropping off or maybe Conor Burke will just go back because they just need to stay in the game, build from there and get their confidence. "Is there merit in putting Ronan Hayes or Hedgo (John Hetherton) on the edge of the square and going long and direct? Because I don't think running through this Limerick team, you're going to get much success. They're just too physical and powerful for this Dublin team right now. "So maybe that long ball route in - you've seen the success that Brian Hayes probably has early in there - although Seán Finn and Mike Caseh are extremely good defenders, they're not going to be catching balls. "If they can break that ball, move Kyle Hayes around... there's probably elements of the Cork game that Dublin can look at. How they interchanged their half-forward line, how they moved Kyle Hayes around and maybe bypassing that half-forward line, trying to pull them out and go long in and see if they can get success. "But staying in the game, growing into the game is hugely important from Dublin. The thing from Dublin though is they have been leaking soft goals throughout this round robin and that's maybe why there is merit in dropping an extra man back."
Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Kilkenny v Waterford LIVE stream for All-Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final
The stars of the future meet this evening in the All-Ireland Hurling minor semi-final as the GAA season approaches the business end. Waterford's underage set up has been far from flourishing of late but a Munster final appearance and a narrow loss to Cork shows there may be life in the county yet. For Kilkenny, it was business as usual, as they dispatched of Galway in their Leinster final with a 12-point win. The two sides meet at Wexford Park this evening with throw-in for the game is set for 7.35 pm while Cork and Clare meet in the other semi-final on Sunday. The game will be broadcast on TG4 Sport's YouTube channel for free and you can watch it in our video player at the top of the page.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Antrim v Armagh set to be played at Corrigan Park
Antrim's Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final with All-Ireland holders Armagh is set to be played at Corrigan Park on 12 April. There was uncertainty surrounding the fixture after Ulster GAA said the stadium "did not meet health and safety standards" due to the limited 4,000 capacity at the ground. In response, Antrim's players stated they would not play the fixture against the All-Ireland champions if it was moved from west Belfast. Earlier in February, Ulster GAA said talks remained ongoing with Antrim to find a resolution and the tie will now go ahead on 12 April at Corrigan Park. Ulster GAA's competition controls committee (CCC) met on Tuesday night and, while a final decision has yet to be confirmed, the match looks set to be played at Corrigan Park after Antrim GAA nominated the stadium as its sole venue for the fixture. Andy McAtee's side were the first team drawn in the Ulster SFC quarter-finals and, therefore, should have had home advantage. However, All-Ireland champions Armagh are a huge draw with their number of season ticket holders believed to be in excess of 3,000 with Corrigan Park's capacity set at 4,000. That led to a statement from Ulster GAA to say: "The minimum number of tickets required to accommodate this fixture (including, players charter, match officials, multi-sponsors, media, season tickets etc) will exceed the venue capacity". Antrim did not play a home match in the Ulster SFC between 2013 and 2022 after the closure of Casement Park for redevelopment, which has yet to begin. Corrigan Park hosted the Saffrons Ulster quarter-final with Cavan in 2022, and an All-Ireland Hurling preliminary quarter-final against Cork also took place at the ground later that year.
BBC News
18-02-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Antrim v Armagh set to be played at Corrigan Park
Antrim's Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final with All-Ireland holders Armagh is set to be played at Corrigan Park on 12 was uncertainty surrounding the fixture after Ulster GAA said the stadium "did not meet health and safety standards" due to the limited 4,000 capacity at the response, Antrim's players stated they would not play the fixture against the All-Ireland champions if it was moved from west in February, Ulster GAA said talks remained ongoing with Antrim to find a resolution and the tie will now go ahead on 12 April at Corrigan GAA's competition controls committee (CCC) met on Tuesday night and, while a final decision has yet to be confirmed, the match looks set to be played at Corrigan Park after Antrim GAA nominated the stadium as its sole venue for the McAtee's side were the first team drawn in the Ulster SFC quarter-finals and, therefore, should have had home All-Ireland champions Armagh are a huge draw with their number of season ticket holders believed to be in excess of 3,000 with Corrigan Park's capacity set at 4, led to a statement from Ulster GAA to say: "The minimum number of tickets required to accommodate this fixture (including, players charter, match officials, multi-sponsors, media, season tickets etc) will exceed the venue capacity".Antrim did not play a home match in the Ulster SFC between 2013 and 2022 after the closure of Casement Park for redevelopment, which has yet to Park hosted the Saffrons Ulster quarter-final with Cavan in 2022, and an All-Ireland Hurling preliminary quarter-final against Cork also took place at the ground later that year.
