John Kiely

The most decorated hurling captain of all time is coming to terms with intercounty retirement

The partnership of Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood continue their foursomes form from Rome on opening morning of Ryder Cup

An all-out systems failure by Limerick allowed the Dubs to serve up a shock no one saw coming

After last year’s All-Ireland disappointment Limerick are looking for a seventh Munster title in a row

Gunning for their seventh successive Munster title Limerick look the hungrier of the two sides

Limerick manager says jeopardy would be compromised if four teams went through from province

Monaghan looking at return to Division 1 while Mickey Harte & co have Offaly singing

Nickie Quaid has been a hugely influential figure in five All-Ireland triumphs but John Kiely must now plan without the outstanding goalkeeper

Limerick will win more All-Irelands as long as John Kiely and Paul Kinnerk don’t walk away

Manager says players were not burdened by the historic attempt at a five-in-a-row

Jim Gavin’s five-in-a-row team have similarities and differences with their would-be emulators

Like the opening scene from Gangs of New York, the Munster championship is a turf war, arranged by appointment and decided by knives and hatchets

The absence of inflated egos within the Limerick panel is a testament to the leadership of John Kiely who has led Limerick to unprecedented success

Dublin are still leagues apart; Tipperary are lacking leaders; the mystery of Cathal O’Neill; Tyrone left in state of despair; Clare see a clear path

Limerick hurler was handed two-year suspended sentence for violent disorder

When the Cork game needed to be turned around, who could Cahill call on?

Limerick fielded slightly understrength side and were forced to play without Hegarty

Result means Clare and Limerick will meet again in Munster final early next month

Senior intercounty managers concerned about rule introduced to help tackle burnout

Writing off Limerick after the league campaign will have motivated them even more

John Kiely had no doubt that All-Ireland champions would put league behind them

Half-back a key figure as Kiely’s side seek to rediscover their best in championship opener

Waterford look to have built valuable depth while Tipperary are a side in transition

Novelty everywhere you look as the flagship events of Irish summer start during Easter

All-Ireland champions named 12 players who started 2021 championship final on Sunday

John Kiely confident that the sharpness will return for All-Ireland champions

League put in front of each team like a piece of playdough, to be shaped and moulded

John Kiely: We’re not accurate at the moment, we’re not doing the basics well’

Tipperary native brings a calm assurance and lots of coaching experience to his role as manager

Paul Browne admits his old team mates will be eager to avoid losing three in a row

Kiely unperturbed as Hegarty’s red card left Limerick facing an uphill battle

Evidence of recent years suggests Kiely’s champions tend to peak for biggest tests

Keegan’s addition to coaching ticket a boost while Keane’s arrival increases options

John Kiely without a number of his stars but All-Ireland champions are still too strong

County’s dominance invites comparisons with great Kilkenny sides of recent decades

Previous record of nine awards had been achieved by four sides, including Limerick

Decorated goalkeeper voices scepticism about changing hurling in response to trends

Sligo native has enjoyed considerable success with four All-Ireland-winning counties

Champions show what can be done when good development work is combined with talent

Former player, coach and manager says county’s academy was key to the startling transformation