REIGNING AIB MUNSTER senior club hurling champions Na Piarsaigh booked their spot in the semi-finals of the Limerick county championship tonight.
Na Piarsaigh, title winners in Limerick and Munster in 2011 and 2013, enjoyed a 2-20 to 2-18 victory over Granagh-Ballingarry.
The winners had to come from behind as they trailed by 1-9 to 0-9 at half-time and by 2-10 to 0-11 early in the second-half. However goals from Limerick senior Kevin Downes and Limerick U21 David Dempsey helped propel Na Piarsaigh to an eventual two-point win in a high-scoring encounter.
Na Piarsaigh are joined at the semi-final stage by Doon as they enjoyed a comprehensive 4-18 to 1-12 win over Knockainey. Doon have never won the Limerick senior hurling title and were last in the final in 2000 but they are now just a game away from the decider.
Na Piarsaigh’s win has ensured Kilmallock have reached the quarter-final stage as well. Ahane are likely to join them after a last gasp point by Limerick minor Tom Morrissey enabled them to defeat Ahane by 1-16 to 1-15. Patrickswell and South Liberties boosted their chances with victories tonight as well.
Results
Group 1
Patrickswell 2-16 Murroe-Boher 0-12
Doon 4-18 Knockainey 1-12
Ahane 1-16 Adare 1-15
Group 2
South Liberties 2-13 Ballybrown 0-18
Na Piarsaigh 2-20 Granagh-Ballingarry 2-18