GEAROID HEGARTY PRODUCED a storming display to inspire Limerick to an impressive victory away to Cork this afternoon and book a place in this year’s Allianz hurling league semi-finals.
Conor Wyse / INPHO
Conor Wyse / INPHO / INPHO
Hegarty, deputising as Limerick captain for the day instead of James Ryan, scored 0-4 – including a brilliant second-half sideline cut – along with setting up Limerick’s first-half goal that was clinically finished by David Dempsey.
The tall full-forward was the perfect focal point in attack for John Kiely’s Limerick team, who finished strongly in front of 7,892 spectators in Páirc Uí Rinn.
With the teams tied at 1-17 apiece in the 66th minute, Limerick made a burst for the finish line with Kyle Hayes, Hegarty and substitute John Fitzgibbon all splitting the posts from play.
A late converted ’65 from Mark Coleman was all Cork could summon in response as Kieran Kingston’s side saw their league campaign grind to a halt.
Shane Dowling was also in exceptional free-taking form for the winners as he struck 0-9 overall – eight from placed balls – while youngsters Cian Lynch and Hayes chipped in with a brace of points apiece.
Conor Wyse / INPHO
Conor Wyse / INPHO / INPHO
Patrick Horgan top scored for Cork with 0-8, including seven frees, and while Luke Meade, Seamus Harnedy and Alan Cadogan caught the eye in the scoring stakes at times, Cork could never forge a decisive advantage in the second half.
The teams were tied 1-8 apiece at the break. Limerick had made an opening burst, in front 1-5 to 0-3 by the 15th minute. The goal was engineered by Hegarty in the 11th minute and David Dempsey provided the clinical finish.
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Yet Cork rallied to score 1-5 without reply as Alan Cadogan tormented the Limerick rearguard and Luke Meade held his nerve to fire home a 26th minute goal after he was found in space by Lorcan McLoughlin.
Luke Meade strikes home Cork's first-half goal in Páirc Uí Rinn. Conor Wyse / INPHO
Conor Wyse / INPHO / INPHO
The second-half was an extremely tight affair with the teams level on six occasions. Extra-time looked a real prospect but Limerick put together a decisive run of scores to propel them into a semi-final clash with Galway.
Scorers for Limerick: Shane Dowling 0-9 (0-8f), Gearoid Hegarty 0-4 (0-1 sideline), David Dempsey 1-1, Cian Lynch, Kyle Hayes 0-2 each, Alan Dempsey, John Fitzgibbon 0-1 each.
Scorers for Cork: Patrick Horgan 0-8 (0-7f), Luke Meade 1-1, Seamus Harnedy 0-3, Alan Cadogan, Mark Coleman (0-1 ’65) 0-2 each, Bill Cooper, Anthony Nash (0-1f) 0-1 each.
Limerick
1. Nickie Quaid (Effin)
2. Richie English (Doon)
3. Richie McCarthy (Blackrock)
4. Mike Casey (Na Piarsaigh)
23. Barry Nash (South Liberties) for David Dempsey (50)
20. Pat Ryan (Doon) for Alan Dempsey (50)
8. Peter Casey (Na Piarsaigh) for Mulcahy (53)
22. John Fitzgibbon (Adare) for O’Donoghue (61)
19. Gavin O’Mahony (Kilmallock) for Hannon (62)
Cork
1. Anthony Nash (Kanturk)
2. Stephen McDonnell (Glen Rovers – captain)
18. David Griffin (Carrigaline)
4. Colm Spillane (Castlelyons)
5. Christopher Joyce (Na Piarsaigh)
6. Mark Ellis (Millstreet)
7. Mark Coleman (Blarney)
8. Lorcan McLoughlin (Kanturk)
9. Dean Brosnan (Glen Rovers)
10. Bill Cooper (Youghal)
14. Seamus Harnedy (St Ita’s)
12. Luke Meade (Newcestown)
13. Alan Cadogan (Douglas)
15. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers)
11. Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville)
Subs
22. Brian Lawton (Castlemartyr) for Griffin (half-time)
25. Michael Cahalane (Bandon) for Fitzgibbon (42)
23. Daniel Kearney (Sarsfields) for Brosnan (53)
24. Luke O’Farrell (Midleton) for Cadogan (72)
Referee: Fergal Horgan (Tipperary)
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Hegarty stars as Limerick reach league semi-finals with success over Cork
Limerick 1-20
Cork 1-18
Fintan O’Toole reports from Páirc Uí Rinn
GEAROID HEGARTY PRODUCED a storming display to inspire Limerick to an impressive victory away to Cork this afternoon and book a place in this year’s Allianz hurling league semi-finals.
Hegarty, deputising as Limerick captain for the day instead of James Ryan, scored 0-4 – including a brilliant second-half sideline cut – along with setting up Limerick’s first-half goal that was clinically finished by David Dempsey.
The tall full-forward was the perfect focal point in attack for John Kiely’s Limerick team, who finished strongly in front of 7,892 spectators in Páirc Uí Rinn.
With the teams tied at 1-17 apiece in the 66th minute, Limerick made a burst for the finish line with Kyle Hayes, Hegarty and substitute John Fitzgibbon all splitting the posts from play.
A late converted ’65 from Mark Coleman was all Cork could summon in response as Kieran Kingston’s side saw their league campaign grind to a halt.
Shane Dowling was also in exceptional free-taking form for the winners as he struck 0-9 overall – eight from placed balls – while youngsters Cian Lynch and Hayes chipped in with a brace of points apiece.
Patrick Horgan top scored for Cork with 0-8, including seven frees, and while Luke Meade, Seamus Harnedy and Alan Cadogan caught the eye in the scoring stakes at times, Cork could never forge a decisive advantage in the second half.
The teams were tied 1-8 apiece at the break. Limerick had made an opening burst, in front 1-5 to 0-3 by the 15th minute. The goal was engineered by Hegarty in the 11th minute and David Dempsey provided the clinical finish.
Yet Cork rallied to score 1-5 without reply as Alan Cadogan tormented the Limerick rearguard and Luke Meade held his nerve to fire home a 26th minute goal after he was found in space by Lorcan McLoughlin.
The second-half was an extremely tight affair with the teams level on six occasions. Extra-time looked a real prospect but Limerick put together a decisive run of scores to propel them into a semi-final clash with Galway.
Scorers for Limerick: Shane Dowling 0-9 (0-8f), Gearoid Hegarty 0-4 (0-1 sideline), David Dempsey 1-1, Cian Lynch, Kyle Hayes 0-2 each, Alan Dempsey, John Fitzgibbon 0-1 each.
Scorers for Cork: Patrick Horgan 0-8 (0-7f), Luke Meade 1-1, Seamus Harnedy 0-3, Alan Cadogan, Mark Coleman (0-1 ’65) 0-2 each, Bill Cooper, Anthony Nash (0-1f) 0-1 each.
Limerick
1. Nickie Quaid (Effin)
2. Richie English (Doon)
3. Richie McCarthy (Blackrock)
4. Mike Casey (Na Piarsaigh)
5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell)
6. Declan Hannon (Adare)
7. Seamus Hickey (Murroe-Boher)
9. William O’Donoghue (Na Piarsaigh)
21. Alan Dempsey (Na Piarsaigh)
10. Shane Dowling (Na Piarsaigh)
12. David Dempsey (Na Piarsaigh)
11. Gearóid Hegarty (St Patrick’s)
15. Graeme Mulcahy (Kilmallock)
14. Kyle Hayes (Kildimo-Pallaskenry)
13. Cian Lynch (Patrickswell)
Subs
23. Barry Nash (South Liberties) for David Dempsey (50)
20. Pat Ryan (Doon) for Alan Dempsey (50)
8. Peter Casey (Na Piarsaigh) for Mulcahy (53)
22. John Fitzgibbon (Adare) for O’Donoghue (61)
19. Gavin O’Mahony (Kilmallock) for Hannon (62)
Cork
1. Anthony Nash (Kanturk)
2. Stephen McDonnell (Glen Rovers – captain)
18. David Griffin (Carrigaline)
4. Colm Spillane (Castlelyons)
5. Christopher Joyce (Na Piarsaigh)
6. Mark Ellis (Millstreet)
7. Mark Coleman (Blarney)
8. Lorcan McLoughlin (Kanturk)
9. Dean Brosnan (Glen Rovers)
10. Bill Cooper (Youghal)
14. Seamus Harnedy (St Ita’s)
12. Luke Meade (Newcestown)
13. Alan Cadogan (Douglas)
15. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers)
11. Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville)
Subs
22. Brian Lawton (Castlemartyr) for Griffin (half-time)
25. Michael Cahalane (Bandon) for Fitzgibbon (42)
23. Daniel Kearney (Sarsfields) for Brosnan (53)
24. Luke O’Farrell (Midleton) for Cadogan (72)
Referee: Fergal Horgan (Tipperary)
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