Gaelic Games

Clare to play Limerick in SHC qualifier second round

Cork drawn to play Wexford with an All-Ireland quarter-final berth at stake

Aaron Shanagher scored three as Clare thrashed Laois to book their place in the second round of the All-Ireland qualifiers, where they will face Limerick. Photograph: Inpho
Aaron Shanagher scored three as Clare thrashed Laois to book their place in the second round of the All-Ireland qualifiers, where they will face Limerick. Photograph: Inpho
Mon Jul 04 2016 - 08:51

Clare will take on Limerick in the second round of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship qualifiers.

The all-Munster clash is the pick of the second round ties, with Cork taking on Wexford in the other round two game.

Clare and Limerick eased through their first round fixtures on Saturday, with Davy Fitzgerald’s side thrashing Laois 5-32 to 0-12, while TJ Ryan’s charges saw off Westmeath 1-24 to 0-18.

Wexford also enjoyed a fairly straightforward win, seeing off Offaly 1-21 to 1-13, while Cork edged the 14-men of Dublin 1-26 to 1-23 in the pick of the opening round matches.

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The round two fixtures will be played on Saturday July 9th, with the GAA to confirm venues and times later on Monday.