*Clare captain, Sean McMahon. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill

A blistering start by Limerick who scored 2-2 in the opening eleven minutes helped them to victory over Clare in this Munster minor football round 2 game played on Thursday evening.

Limerick 2-08
Clare 0-09
Venue: Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale

The result means that Clare must beat Tipperary in round 3 in Shannon next Thursday to have a chance of progressing in the championship.

Limerick hit the front after just fifteen seconds with corner forward Luke Walsh landing a point and they opened up the Clare defence in the third minute for Bobby Smith to shoot to the net.

Centre forward Tommy Ryan finished off a great move in the eleventh mnute for the winner’s second goal.

Seven points separated the sides at half time when the score was 2-5 to 0-4 and Clare had enjoyed the assistance of a strong wind in the opening period. Clare had to wait until a minute from the half time whistle for their first score from play which came from Darren Keane.

The Banner outfit had the better of the second half exchanges but they had difficulty in breaking down a strong Limerick defence. Three points in succession saw them cut the home side’s lead to four points, 0-8 to 2-6 with ten minutes to play but that was as close as they got.

Team captain Sean McMahon, Jake Garry who switched to midfield for the second half, Daire Hill, Darren Keane and Paddy Nagle worked hard throughout for the home side.

Scorers; Limerick: Bobby Smith (1-1) Stephen Young (0-3)Tommy Ryan (1-0)Luke Walsh, Aidan O’Shea, Diarmuid Hynes Evan Curry (0-1) each

Scorers Clare: Cathal Talty (frees), Sean McMahon (frees), Darren Keane (0-2) each Colin Riordan, Gavin O’Shea (0-1) each.

Clare
1: Cian Howard (Éire Óg)

2: Michael Kelly (Lissycasey)
3: Daire Hill (Lissycasey)
4: Ronan Kilroy (Banner)

5: Sean McMahon (Banner) Captain,
6: Paddy Nagle (St. Josephs, Doora/Barefield) ),
7: Jake Garry (Cooraclare);

8: Evan Cahill (Kilmurry-Ibrickane),
9: Tadhg Lysaght (Kilrush Shamrocks)

10: Colm Meaney (Clondegad),
11: Darren Keane(Lissycasey),
12: Mark Kelleher (Ennistymon);

13: Dara Killeen (Lissycasey)
14: Conor Fennell (Kilrush),
15: Cathal Talty (Kilmurry-Ibrickane);

Subs:
Gavin O’Shea((Doonbeeg) for Kelleher (inj. 16)
Jack Kelleher (Killimer) for Meaney (34);
Colin Riordan (Wolfe Tones) for Lysaght (44)
Jamie Moylan (Cratloe) for J Kelleher (51)

Limerick;
1: Jake Foley (Mungret St Pauls);

2: Ethan Browne (Kildimo-Pallaskenry),
3: Cathal Mangan (Croom),
4: Shane O’Sullivan (Kildmo-Pallaskenry);

5: Calum Boyle (Fr Caseys),
6: Cian Harnett (Fr Caseys),
7: Paddy Downey (Oola);

8: Aidan O’Shea (Cappagh);
9: Michael Keating (Adare);

10: Diarmuid Hynes (Mungret St Pauls),
11: Tommy Ryan (Dromcologher-Broadford),
12: Bobby Smith (Ballybrown);

13: Luke Walsh (Mungret St Pauls),
14: Stephen Young (Cappagh),
15: Michael Kilbridge (Fr Caseys).

Subs:
Evan Curry (Athea for Walsh(43)
Bailey Ryan (Galbally) for T. Ryan (56)

Referee: Seamus Mulvihill (Kerry)

Related News

crusheen railway station
'Startling' population growth of Crusheen will aid case to reopen rail station
online gambling
Ex-pupil of fee paying school who turned over estimated €500,000 in bets to escape conviction for 'money-mule' offence
drawings plan architecture housing construction
Housing boost for Loughrea & Tuam
michael leahy thurles 1
Referenda results shows reawakening of Irish electorate - Leahy
Latest News
shannon st patrick's day parade 17-03-24 donna mcgettigan alan cunningham 1
Mayoral awards to make a return in Shannon & honour contributions in communities
tipperary v clare 23-04-23 aidan mccarthy 1
Clare in Tipp top shape to soar to National League Final
crusheen railway station
'Startling' population growth of Crusheen will aid case to reopen rail station
clare v down 24-03-24 stephen ryan 1
Clare to stay Down in Division 3 after promotion hopes dashed in Newry
online gambling
Ex-pupil of fee paying school who turned over estimated €500,000 in bets to escape conviction for 'money-mule' offence
Premium
clare v down 24-03-24 stephen ryan 1
Clare to stay Down in Division 3 after promotion hopes dashed in Newry
online gambling
Ex-pupil of fee paying school who turned over estimated €500,000 in bets to escape conviction for 'money-mule' offence
clare v antrim ladies football 17-03-24 áine kelly amy sexton 1
Clare going 'all guns blazing' to match league promotion with silverware
clare v tipperary minor football 28-04-22 5
Tipp topple Clare U20s in Quilty
hermitage roads resurfacing 15-08-23 6
Inspection to be carried out following 'atrocious' resurfacing works in Hermitage

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.

Subscribe for just €3 per month

If you’re here, you care about County Clare. So do we. Did you rely on us for Covid-19 updates, follow our election coverage, or visit The Clare Echo every week for breaking news and sport? The Clare Echo invests in local journalism and we want to safeguard its future in our county. By becoming a subscriber you are supporting what we do, will receive access to all our premium articles and a better experience, while helping us improve our offering to you. Subscribe to clareecho.ie and get the first six months for just €3 a month (less than 75c per week), and thereafter €8 per month. Cancel anytime, limited time offer. T&Cs Apply. www.clareecho.ie.

Scroll to Top