john kiely

Limerick boss singles out young Galway star with huge praise

Limerick boss singles out young Galway star with huge praise

Fair play! Limerick boss John Kiely was incredibly gracious in victory today, after he guided his team to All-Ireland glory for the sixth time under his helm. He was effusive with praise for his own charges and backroom team after a masterclass performance, but also reserved high praise for Galway and Athenry man Jason Rabbitte, […]

2 days ago

Cork boss not pleased with ‘hypocritical’ ref behaviour from Limerick manager

Cork boss not pleased with ‘hypocritical’ ref behaviour from Limerick manager

A bit of needle…. There was a bit of needle between Cork boss Ben O’Connor and Limerick gaffer John Kiely after today’s Munster final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. O’Connor was clearly not pleased with some of the behaviour from Kiely, and perhaps some decisions from the officials. And the Rebels manager did admit that things […]

1 month ago

Limerick boss identifies one legend he’d take out of retirement in charity game

Limerick boss identifies one legend he’d take out of retirement in charity game

He is one of the greats in fairness! The 14th edition of the Hurling for Cancer Research took place on Monday at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow, with an array of inter-county plaers, past and present, taking part. It drew an impressive crowd, and added to the €1.66m raised throughout the years, with stars such […]

11 months ago

Tipp legend explains why John Kiely’s ref criticism was off the mark

Tipp legend explains why John Kiely’s ref criticism was off the mark

A well though out explanation. Limerick boss John Kiely was not too pleased at one aspect of the refereeing in Saturday’s epic Munster SHC final against Cork. He felt that referee John Owens gave too much added time in the second-half of extra-time. Owens had decided on an extra minute, but ended the play after […]

1 year ago

Limerick & Cork backroom teams involved in pitch scuffle at half-time

Limerick & Cork backroom teams involved in pitch scuffle at half-time

It’s the Munster final for sure. Cork lead Limerick by 1-14 to 1-10 at the Gaelic Grounds in the Munster SHC final. The Rebels performance is a far cry from the one that saw them put to the sword a few weeks back against the same side at the same venue. However, they have been […]

1 year ago

John Kiely rightfully gloating after Limerick end-of-era discourse

John Kiely rightfully gloating after Limerick end-of-era discourse

The Limerick boss made his feelings known. John Kiely’s Limerick side are two days out from their Munster hurling final clash against Cork. TUS Gaelic Grounds will host the rematch between the two sides, where the Treaty County were the victors in their round-robin matchup last month. Limerick are targeting an impressive seven-in-a-row after winning […]

1 year ago