Five years ago Limerick crossed the Rubicon to initiate a modern dynasty. These are the numbers that achieved it
There were detectable staging posts along the way that summer, all of which contributed to the landmark achievement. Whereas you can’t rewrite past events or disappear down the warren of alternative history, there is such an emphasis on a breakthrough win, especially one as long-awaited as Limerick’s.After winning the All-Ireland, manager John Kiely pin-pointed the league finale that spring, also against Galway, as the most significant milestone in the year.
Eleven of Limerick’s starting team in Pearse Stadium would line out in the All-Ireland months later. Galway had 10.The new round-robin championship opened with a good win over Tipperary but the championship caught fire in round three on the June bank holiday when Limerick travelled to Cork, not the most successful of venues for the visitors.
Tom Morrissey deputised on frees and his brother Dan filled in for Hannon while Séamus Flanagan gave a huge display, scoring 0-5 from play. It was a strong championship statement.This is the lowest points total the team has produced in its six-year domination of the game. There had been some re-shuffling for the trip to Ennis to play Clare in the final match of the round robin.
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