THE CORK HURLERS have made three changes to their side for Sunday’s Division 1A final at the Gaelic Grounds [throw-in, 4pm], while their opponents Limerick have made one switch for the showdown.
Following their big win over Offaly, the defending league champions Cork have brought in Micheál Mullins at half-back in place of Mark Coleman. Mullins will line up with brothers Eoin and Robert Downey from his club Glen Rovers.
Meanwhile, Séamus Harnedy and William Buckley come into the Cork attack to replace Hugh O’Connor and Barry Walsh.
The Cork Senior Hurling team for Sunday’s Allianz Hurling League Final against Limerick has been announced.
John Kiely and his management team has released their Limerick Senior hurling team and match panel for the Allianz Hurling League Final clash against Cork:
The Limerick Hurling team will take on Cork this Sunday Afternoon in TUS Gaelic Grounds at 4pm is Released. pic.twitter.com/w9h50Yi74N
Limerick’s one change sees Mike Casey start at full-back in place of Darragh Langan.
Meanwhile, Darragh O’Donovan has been named among the substitutes after previously suffering a shoulder injury in Limerick’s win over Offaly earlier in the league. Peter Casey and Dan Morrissey also bring plenty of experience to the Limerick bench.
The Clare side to contest the @AllianzIreland Divison 1B Hurling Final this Sunday has been named .
Clare and Dublin have also named their teams for the Division 1B final, which will be the curtain-raiser event at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday (throw-in, 1.45pm).
Shane O’Donnell is set to make his first start of the league as he prepares to join Shane Meehan and Mark Rodgers in the Clare full-forward line.
Tony Kelly has not been named in the matchday panel while Adam Hogan and David McInerney are also notable absentees.
Dublin have made two changes from their win over Carlow two weeks ago, with Conor Donohue and Diarmuid O’Dualaing starting ahead of Dónal Burke and Dara Purcell.
Star forward Burke is absent from the squad, having come off at half-time against Carlow, while Purcell is named on the bench.
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The GAA this morning confirmed that the Limerick double-header is sold out, with a crowd of over 43,000 expected.
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Cork make three changes for league final as Limerick make one switch
LAST UPDATE | 4 Apr
THE CORK HURLERS have made three changes to their side for Sunday’s Division 1A final at the Gaelic Grounds [throw-in, 4pm], while their opponents Limerick have made one switch for the showdown.
Following their big win over Offaly, the defending league champions Cork have brought in Micheál Mullins at half-back in place of Mark Coleman. Mullins will line up with brothers Eoin and Robert Downey from his club Glen Rovers.
Meanwhile, Séamus Harnedy and William Buckley come into the Cork attack to replace Hugh O’Connor and Barry Walsh.
Limerick’s one change sees Mike Casey start at full-back in place of Darragh Langan.
Meanwhile, Darragh O’Donovan has been named among the substitutes after previously suffering a shoulder injury in Limerick’s win over Offaly earlier in the league. Peter Casey and Dan Morrissey also bring plenty of experience to the Limerick bench.
Clare and Dublin have also named their teams for the Division 1B final, which will be the curtain-raiser event at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday (throw-in, 1.45pm).
Shane O’Donnell is set to make his first start of the league as he prepares to join Shane Meehan and Mark Rodgers in the Clare full-forward line.
Tony Kelly has not been named in the matchday panel while Adam Hogan and David McInerney are also notable absentees.
Dublin have made two changes from their win over Carlow two weeks ago, with Conor Donohue and Diarmuid O’Dualaing starting ahead of Dónal Burke and Dara Purcell.
Star forward Burke is absent from the squad, having come off at half-time against Carlow, while Purcell is named on the bench.
The GAA this morning confirmed that the Limerick double-header is sold out, with a crowd of over 43,000 expected.
Cork
1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig)
2. Niall O’Leary (Castlelyons), 3. Ciarán Joyce (Castlemartyr), 4. Seán O’Donoghue (Inniscarra)
5. Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers), 6. Robert Downey (Glen Rovers), 7. Micheál Mullins (Glen Rovers)
8. Tim O’Mahony (Newtownshandrum), 9. Tommy O’Connell (Midleton)
10. Séamus Harnedy (St Ita’s), 11. Shane Barrett (Blarney), 12. Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville),
13. William Buckely (St Finbarr’s), 14. Alan Connolly (Blackrock), 15. Brian Hayes (St Finbarr’s)
Subs:
Limerick
1. Nickie Quaid (Effin)
2. Seán Finn (Bruff), 3. Mike Casey (Na Piarsaigh), 4. Barry Nash (South Liberties)
5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell), 6. William O’Donoghue (Na Piarsaigh), 7. Kyle Hayes (Kildimo-Pallaskenry)
8. Adam English (Doon), 9. Cian Lynch (Patrickswell)
10. Gearóid Hegarty (St Patrick’s), 11. Aidan O’Connor (Ballybrown), 12. Cathal O’Neill (Crecora-Manister)
13. Aaron Gillane (Patrickswell), 14. Shane O’Brien (Kilmallock), 15. David Reidy (Dromin/Athlacca)
Subs:
Clare
1. Eibhear Quilligan (Feakle)
2. Rory Hayes (Wolfe Tones), 3. Conor Cleary (St. Joseph’s Miltown), 4. Conor Leen (Corofin)
5. Diarmuid Ryan (Cratloe), 6. Niall O’Farrell (Broadford), 7. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge)
8. Darragh Lohan (Wolfe Tones), 9. Ryan Taylor (Clooney-Quin)
10. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin), 11. David Reidy (Éire Óg), 12 David Fitzgerald (Inagh/Kilnamona)
13. Shane Meehan (Banner), 14. Shane O’Donnell (Éire Óg), 15. Mark Rodgers (Scariff)
Subs:
Dublin
1. Seán Brennan (Cuala)
2. Conor McHugh (Na Fianna), 3. Paddy Smyth (Clontarf), 4. Eoghan O’Donnell (Whitehall Colmcille)
5. Paddy Doyle (Naomh Barróg), 6. Chris Crummey (Lucan Sarsfields), 7. Andrew Dunphy (St Brigid’s)
8. Conor Burke (St Vincent’s), 9. Conor Donohue (Erin’s Isle)
10. Fergal Whitely (Kilmacud Crokes), 11. Brian Hayes (Kilmacud Crokes), 12. Darragh Power (Fingallians)
13. Diarmaid Ó Dúlaing (Commercials), 14. John Hetherton (St Vincent’s), 15. Cian O’Sullivan (St Brigid’s).
Subs:
- With reporting from Emma Duffy, updated 1pm Saturday with Dublin team news
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