MAYOR of Limerick, Cllr Maria Byrne, has hit out at RTÉ’s decision not to screen Willie ‘Big Bang’ Casey’s WBA Super Bantamweight world title fight in March. RTÉ Sport have confirmed that they will not be carrying the fight between the Southill man and Cuban world champion, Guillermo Rigondeaux, due to the “financial climate”. “I […]
Limerick designatd as European City of Sport for 2011
LIMERICK is to benefit to the tune of €5 million in direct revenue as a result of its designation as European City of Sport for 2011. This announcement was made by Shannon Development chief executive Dr Vincent Cunnane at the official launch of Limerick’s status as European City of Sport for 2011 at a packed […]
Casey & Lee line up world title shots
A historic double helping of world championship boxing could be coming Limerick’s way – over the weekend it emerged that both Willie Casey and Andy Lee could be set for world title shots within days of each other in March. Incidentally the Limerick pro-boxing duo were both due to have fights over the weekend, but […]
Limerick FC to finalise playing squad
LIMERICK FC supporters will be heartened to learn that preparations are already well under way for the 2011 Airtricity League First Division campaign. Hopes were very high in 2010 that the Super Blues could make the jump to the Premier Division and although Pat Scully’s men were more than competitive for the majority of the […]
O’Connell well on the way to making a full recovery
A DECISION on whether the next step in Paul O’Connell’s comeback from long-term injury is with his club side Young Munster or with Magners League leaders Munster this Saturday is due to be made early this week. O’Connell played in his first competitive fixture for 250 days when featuring as a half-time replacement in Young […]
Limerick Can Do It Says Considine
Former Clare manager Tony Considine believes that Limerick can be competitive again next year under new boss Donal O’Grady. The former Cork manager was appointed in September after a bitter battle between Justin McCarthy and his panel saw Limerick field an under-strength side for the 2010 championship. Now with O’Grady in charge, Considine thinks they […]
Limerick Track To Hold Monday Inspection
Update: Racing Cancelled today at Limerick Racecourse Today’s meeting at Limerick has been cancelled after the track was found to be waterlogged following an inspection. The decision was made after stewards and official’s inspected the course this morning. Irish Turf Club officials will stage a precautionary inspection at 7.30am ahead of their scheduled Monday afternoon […]
Hayes returns for Munster
Munster coach Tony McGahan has named John Hayes in a 29 man squad in what is otherwise an unchanged squad for the Magners League clash with Leinster at the Aviva Stadium this weekend. With new long-term injuries in the backline to Felix Jones and ian Dowling and the continued absence of Keith Earls, McGahan may […]
Lee ready for big US fight
Lee ready for big US fight AS THE pace hots up for Limerick boxing, Andy Lee is set to continue his hunt for glory when he takes on 40-year-old American middleweight, Troy Lowry (27 won – 10 lost) this Saturday at the Horseshoe casino, Hammond, Indiana. Lee has always said that he would take one […]