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G.A.A. and Sports Reporter with Vale Star, Mallow Star and Weekly Observer Newspapers. All views my own. Evertonian.

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Matt O'Callaghan
1 year
A sad day for our country, RTE produces hours of coverage of foreign monarch while so many at home are deprived of free to air viewing of one of our National Games biggest clashes, Cork v Tipperary. Shame on those responsible, that is not the Ireland I want, we must change
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 months
John Kiely and his men will not be defined by the defeat to Cork rather by five All-Irelands in six years, six Munster titles in a row and three Allianz Leagues. Those gloating in the Limerick defeat, please desist until your county can match that. Acknowledge greatness
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
Limerick legend Ciaran Carey turns back the clock and lined out wit Patrickswell today in the Junior Hurling League.
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
The best picture of my life
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
Congratulations to Iain Corbett on being the first Limerick player to be shortlisted for a GAA Football All Star since John Galvin in 2010. @NCWGAA @LimerickCLG @
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
J P McManus with his hands on Liam
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
Off to Dublin in the green John Kiely leaving Galbally for Croke Park. Come on the boys in green
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Sean Finn on being named Munster Senior Hurler of the Year for 2019. @LimerickCLG @_bruffgaa
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
GREAT NEWS PEter Casey wins his appeal and is free to play in the All-Ireland final with Limerick
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Matt O'Callaghan
2 years
Met up with the boss at the homecoming in Galbally tonight where a massive crowd turned out to welcome John, his team and management.
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Matt O'Callaghan
2 years
Rubbing shoulders with greatness in Castlemahon this afternoon
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Matt O'Callaghan
8 months
Absolutely gobsmacked to be the recipient of the Tom O'Brien Personality Award at the East Limerick Gaels 2023 Awards this evening following citation by John Kiely and presented by Colm O'Brien.
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
The retirement of Paul Browne from intercounty hurling brings down the curtain on the career of one of the finest to ever represent Limerick. Not only a great player but what a role model. Thanks for the memories Paul. @_bruffgaa
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
With the passing of Leonard Enright, Limerick GAA has lost a legend, a hero and a great. Only last evening at the PwC All Stars was he recognised as such when he was inducted into the GAA Hall of Fame. He brought full back play to a new level. #Limerick #Hurling #GAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Phenomenal scoring performance by Dylan O'Shea for John the Baptist in today's Harty Cup quarter final. The Garryspillane man scored 2-17 of his side's 4-28 total #Limerick #Hurling #GAA @GarryspillaneGA @LimerickCLG
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
OH YES Munster Senior Football Championship Limerick 3-11, Tipperary 1-10 (FT) First Limerick win Munster since 2012 Limerick play Cork in the semi-final.
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Seán Finn and Aaron Gillane on being named on the 2019 Hurling All Stars @LimerickCLG @patrickswellgaa @_bruffgaa
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
Is there anyone more deserving to get his hands on the Liam McCarthy Cup than Limerick's hurling Messiah
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
TG4 have confirmed that Limerick's Andrew O'Shaughnessy will be featured on a new series of Laochra Gael in their Spring schedule. #Limerick #Hurling #GAA @LimerickCLG @TournafullaGAA @KilmallockGAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Niamh Mulcahy on winning a first Camogie All-Star tonight. @LimCamogie @AhaneCamogie
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Seldom if ever have brothers been shortlisted for Man of the Match in the same game like the Morrissey brothers today. #GAA #Limerick #Hurling
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
DOUBLE DOUBLE DOUBLE Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League Final Limerick 1-32, Cork 0-20 (FT) McGrath Cup Final Limerick 0-20, Cork 0-16(FT) What a start to 2020
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
The retirement of Richie McCarthy just announced this morning brings to an end the intercounty career of one of the finest and most popular ever Limerick full backs. Thanks for the memories Richie @blackrockgaa @LimerickCLG
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
Congratulations to Marian Quaid (Bruff) on being named Limerick Senior Camogie captain for 2022 and Aisling Scanlon (Killeedy) who has been named vice-captain.
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Matt O'Callaghan
1 year
Everton could not win at home this Season so I went over this weekend to try and do something about it. My twin grandchildren and I stood at the statue of the greatest goal scorer in the history of English game Dixie Dean hoping to change the Blues luck. 3-0 win clean sheet.
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
YES YES YES YES LIMERICK ARE PROMOTED Allianz Football League Limerick 1-16, Sligo 1-14 (FT) Division 3 here we come in 2021. Great start to the weekend.
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
Desperately saddened and shocked at the passing of Eamonn Rea. A member of the All-Ireland winning Limerick team of 1973 and true titan of the GAA all his life. Deepest sympathy to the Rea family.
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Dessie Fitzgerald's story as just told to Ryan Tubridy on the Late Late Show tonight just extraordinary and inspirational. Some man. #LateLateShow
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Colin Ryan on winning the All-Ireland Poc Fada in Cooley today
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Matt O'Callaghan
10 months
What a double for Limerick's most famous sporting couple, Roisin Ambrose Munster GAA Ladies Footballer of the Year and Aaron Gillane Munster GAA Hurler of the Year. Congratulations folks.
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Brilliant evening at the homecoming of Gearoid Hegarty in St Patrick's. Caught up with father and son.
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Martina McMahon who has just won the Women's Open Wall final at the World Handball Championships in Minnesota. Well done Martina.
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
The retirement of Shane Dowling from hurling due to injury has robbed Limerick, Na Piarsaigh and hurling of one of the game's greats. Great that he got the All-Ireland medal that his contribution to the game so richly deserved.
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Excellent Laochra Gael featuring Andrew O'Shaughnessy on TG4 this evening. What a hurler the best in All-Ireland Colleges history said Denis Ring His honesty, humility and courage is refreshing. #Limerick #Hurling #GAA @LimerickCLG @KilmallockGAA @TournafullaGAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
Great to see Graeme Mulcahy making an excellent contribution on the Sunday Game tonight. Hopefully in 2020, he will be speaking from the All-Ireland winners' banquet. #Limerick #Hurling #GAA @KilmallockGAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
Congratulations to Kilmallock and Limerick's Paddy O'Loughlin on leading UCC to a 40th Fitzgibbon Cup title following a 0-18 to 2-11 victory over IT Carlow this evening. The first Limerick winning UCC captain since Pat Heffernan in 1990/91 @LimerickCLG @KilmallockGAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
The manager taking in the enormity of what he and Limerick hurlers have achieved. The Galtees air is great for taking it all in.
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Will we ever forget August 19th 2018
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6 years
Limerick are All-Ireland Hurling Champions for 2018!
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS McGrath Cup Final Limerick 0-20, Cork 0-16 (FT) First McGrath Cup success for Limerick since 2005
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
CROKE PARK LIMERICK ARE COMING BACK TG4 Ladies Football All-Ireland Junior Championship semi-final. Limerick 3-15 London 1-14 (FT) #properfan @LKLadiesGaelic
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
A very happy New Year to all my followers on Twitter. My sporting wish for the New Year, a repeat of these scenes in the Limerick dressingroom on All-Ireland final day 2020.
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Matt O'Callaghan
2 years
The day after Limerick footballers tremendous win in Ennis, great to catch up with the boss, the mastermind, Billy Lee
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
YES, YES, YES. All-Ireland Final here we come Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Premier Camogie Championship semi-final. Limerick 1-12, Roscommon 0-8. Limerick play Kerry in the final. @LimCamogie
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Maurice Noonan on being named GAA For All M Donnelly Wheelchair Hurler of the Year for 2019.
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Graeme Mulcahy from the beginning to Croke Park hero and All-Ireland winner #GAA #Limerick #Hurling @KilmallockGAA @KilmallockGAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
Jackie Tyrrell on Allianz League Sunday has just said John Kiely's criticism of the change of rules is 100% right and backs the Limerick manager's stance on the issue.
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
Congratulations to Cian Lynch on being named Hurler of the Year for a second time in his career, 2018 and 2021.
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
They did us proud on August 19th and did so again tonight on the Late Late Show tonight. John Kiely Declan Hannon Joe O'Connor and super Limerick fan John Hunt
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Matt O'Callaghan
2 years
Congratulations Nickie Quaid on winning a second All Star
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Well done to Limerick's Ciaran Carey who will be inducted into the Gaelic Writers Association Hall of Fame this evening and making it a family Cian Lynch who is being awarded Hurling Personality of the Year. #Limerick #Hurling #GAA @LimerickCLG @patrickswellgaa
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Matt O'Callaghan
2 years
YES YES YES WE ARE THROUGH Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Limerick 1-14, Antrim 1-11 (FT) Limerick through to the All-Ireland Quarter Final after three Championship wins in a row. Five unanswered points at the finish gets the job done.
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
Congratulations to Limerick and Gerald Griffins Dymphna O'Brien on being named on the Indosport top 50 ladies footballers of all time.
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Matt O'Callaghan
1 year
WHAT A PERFORMANCE Six points down at one stage the champions minus Declan Hannon and Sean Finn put on their best display of the year to clinch fourth All-Ireland appearance in a row. Limerick 2-24, Galway 1-18. Roll on Kilkenny or Clare
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Matt O'Callaghan
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
Excellent analysis of a hurling classic Limerick v Cork in the 2018 All-Ireland Ireland semi-final by John Kiely on the Sunday Game tonight. He gave great positive analysis also on the state of hurling in Limerick @LimerickCLG
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
GRAAAND SLAAAM Munster League, the National League, Munster Championship and now the big one. Limerick 0-30, Waterford 0-19 First county to win ALL League and Championship games in the same year since 1961 What a day I loves my county
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Matt O'Callaghan
7 years
The annoncement of the retirement of Limerick hurling captain James Ryan has brought down the curtain on the intercounty career of one of Limerick's finest dual stars. Thanks for the memories James.
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Matt O'Callaghan
1 year
Congratulations to Limerick's Roisin Ambrose on being nominated for TG4 Junior Players' Player of the Year.
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
A special special day for the the community of Glenroe as new Principal Julie O'Connor throws open the gates of Glenroe Community National School which re opened this morning having been shut since 2015.
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
First it was the McGrath Cup and now this. Happy days for Limerick football. Thanks Billy and the lads for making it happen. @LmkFootballers @LimerickCLG
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Despite playing a county final and Munster semi-final in 18 hours Crecora Camogie won the latter today beating Dungarvan 2-12 to 1-3. @LimCamogie
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final Limerick 2-26, Tipperary 2-14. Limerick now All-Ireland Munster League and Fenway CHAMPIONS First minor and senior Munster double in the one day.
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Matt O'Callaghan
7 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Martina McMahon on winning her first All-Ireland Senior Handball 40x 20 today.
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Matt O'Callaghan
7 years
WE ARE UP Allianz Hurling League Limerick 2-18 Galway 1-19 (FT) Storming second half sees Limerick return to Division 1A after eight years. #allianzleagues #Limerick #Hurling #GAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Congratulations to John Kiely on being named Munster GAA Manager of the Year. Well deserved after Limerick's magnificent year, he will receive his accolade at this weekend's Awards Presentation in Fota. #Limerick #Hurling #GAA @Galbally_GAA @GarryspillaneGA
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
Congratulations to John Kelly on being named RTE Manager of the Year 2020
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
Congratulations to Gearoid Hegarty on being named 2020 Hurler of the Year. Limerick's second winner in three years.
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
YES YES YES MUNSTER MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONS Limerick 2-22, Tipperary 0-25 (After Extra time) 9th Munster title Fourth in 8 years, Back to back titles First win over Tipperary in Munster final since 1984. Play Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final on January 2nd or 3rd.
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
In the company of greatness at the Limerick Camogie Up for the Match in the Woodlands House Hotel this evening.
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Matt O'Callaghan
4 years
What a performance from Tom Morrissey who really stepped up to the plate with six points five from play in an All-Ireland Semi-Final. Deservedly named Man of the Match. Well done Tom.
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
Former Limerick captain Donal O'Grady joins John Kiely's backroom team as selector in place of Brian Geary who has stepped down. Mikey Kiely to replace Joe O'Connor as strength and conditioning coach. John Kiely handed a two year term. #Limerick #Hurling #GAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
2 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Caoimhe Costello on being named PwC GPA Player of the Month of June in Camogie.
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
All Star Niamh Mulcahy to take a year out from Limerick Camogie. Best of luck to Niamh with her forthcoming nuptials, she deserves a break from Camogie, she has given unstinting service to Limerick for a decade and a half @LimCamogie @AhaneCamogie
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Aaron Gillane scores 1-15 as Mary I defeat DIT 1-19 to 1-14 in the first round of the Fitzgibbon Cup today. #Limerick #Hurling #GAA @LimerickCLG @patrickswellgaa
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Matt O'Callaghan
2 years
CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS Congratulations to Limerick Under 15A hurlers on being crowned Arrabawn All-Ireland champions following a three points victory over Galway in the final in Nenagh this afternoon.
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Matt O'Callaghan
7 years
The retirements of Seánie Buckley and Johnny McCarthy bring to an end the intercounty career of two of the finest to ever represent Limerick at Gaelic football.
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Well done to Limerick's Cathy Mee and Rebecca Delee on being shortlisted for the TG4 Player's Player of the Year award. @LKLadiesGaelic
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
Excellent interview with Dr Tony Holohan on the Late Late Show tonight. Very reassuring to hear him give us reason for confidence that we can rise to the challenge. Excellent opening remarks by Ryan Tubridy.
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Jonathan Hayes on being promoted to the GAA's National Panel of Referees.
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS Mackey Cup coming home First three in a row since 1936 Mother of all comebacks Limerick 2-29, Tipperary 3-21 (FT)
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Congratulations to Graeme Mulcahy on picking up his first All Star #Limerick #Hurling #GAA @KilmallockGAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Iain Corbett on being named on the Sunday Game Team of the League.
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Matt O'Callaghan
2 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Cian Sheehan on receiving a PwC All Star Football nomination for 2022
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
What a weekend for Newcastle West sporting all rounder, A. J O'Connor. Goal scoring hero for Newcastle West in the county Senior Football final on Friday to Cup winning captain with Fairview Rangers.on Saturday
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Best of luck to Limerick hurlers and management who jet out this week for a well earned holiday in Mexico. Have a great time lads. #Limerick #Hurling #GAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
Great to meet the king of punditry Michael Duignan on the way into Croke Park
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Matt O'Callaghan
2 years
Congratulations Diarmaid Byrnes on being named Limerick's fourth Hurler of the Year in five years.
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Matt O'Callaghan
1 year
YES YES YES Another All-Ireland final here we come TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Junior Football Championship Semi-Final: Limerick 0-10, Fermanagh 1-6; (FT)
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Matt O'Callaghan
7 years
Ronan Connolly takes the Harty Cup back to Ardscoil Ris and Limerick
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Matt O'Callaghan
2 years
In the company of Limerick greatness
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
2014 All-Ireland Minor A winning captain Caoimhe Costello (Adare) appointed captain of the Limerick Senior Camogie team for 2019. Muireann Creamer (Cappamore) named vice captain. #Limerick #Camogie @LimCamogie @AdareGAA @CappamoreGaa
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Matt O'Callaghan
7 years
One of Limerick's great hurling servants Gavin O'Mahony has announced his retirement from intercounty hurling. Thanks for the memories
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Congratulations to Limerick's Kyle Hayes on being voted Young Hurler of the Year. #Limerick #Hurling #GAA @KenrydimoGAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Jackie Tyrrell and Brendan Cummins on the Sunday Game on RTE finding it hard to accept that a county like Limerick would challenge the hurling dominance of the Kilkenny Tipperary Cork axis. #Limerick @LimerickCLG #Hurling #GAA
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
"Limerick have all the answers. They are front runners for the All-Ireland. Best team in the country without a doubt " said Jackie Tyrrell on the Sunday game. A U turn from Jackie #Limerick #Hurling
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Matt O'Callaghan
6 years
Big turn out here in Galbally waiting for John Kiely and his men.
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Matt O'Callaghan
3 years
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES Allianz Football League Division 3 Laois 0-14, Limerick 0-15(FT) Limerick right back in the promotion race. Well done Billy and the lads.
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Matt O'Callaghan
5 years
Big turn out in the Longcourt Hotel Newcastlewest tonight for the presentation by the Cregan family on behalf of the late Mary Cregan of cheques totalling €150,000 to seven different charitable organisations. It was the proceeds of a Help Fight the Big C Fundraiser.
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Matt O'Callaghan
7 years
Sarah Carey Granagh-Ballingarry named as Limerick senior camogie captain for 2018 with Caoimhe Costello Adare as vice captain. Limerick play Dublin in the opening round of the National League next Sunday with Rathkeale the likely venue to be confirmed.
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