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Maurice Horan resigns as Limerick football manager

The Limerick County Board say they are “disappointed” after manager Maurice Horan handed in his notice today.

LIMERICK ARE ON the hunt for a new senior football manager following Maurice Horan’s resignation.

The Treatymen crashed out of the Championship last weekend after losing to Longford and Horan informed the county board today that he is stepping down after three years in charge.

“While disappointed with his resignation Limerick County Board & Limerick Football Committee fully respect Maurice’s decision and would sincerely like to thank him for his 100% commitment and loyalty to Limerick football over the past four years and wish him and his family every good wish for the future,” the county said in a statement.

Horan’s tenure will best be remembered for a remarkable Championship run in his first season where Limerick battled their way into the 2011 All-Ireland quarter-finals before losing to Kerry.

He led the county to the Division 4 title and league promotion this spring but Limerick fell at the first hurdle in the Munster Championship, losing by 18 points against Cork and then exiting the qualifiers at the hands of Longford.

“They have given so much in their desire to bring Limerick football to the top,” Horan said as he thanked his players today.

“They enjoyed great days – such as the 2011 win over Wexford, and the historic Croke Park appearance – and I hope they will look back on their period in their footballing careers with fondness.

“Many of them have given distinguished service to the Limerick jersey. Hopefully this group, or some future group, will achieve the elusive Munster title in the very near future.”

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    Apr 19th 2016, 12:48 PM

    Savage comeback,the commentary from the two boys,probably made the Video tho

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    Apr 19th 2016, 3:18 PM

    Some craic bucko. Did one of the boys say he nearly fell over the balcony?

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    Apr 19th 2016, 3:31 PM

    Go on the rebels!!

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    Apr 19th 2016, 5:28 PM

    Thought it was the viper commentating for the first part of the video.

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    Apr 19th 2016, 6:27 PM

    “…..as the stagger unwindsssssaaaaahhhh…..”

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    Apr 19th 2016, 8:31 PM

    drugs

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    Apr 19th 2016, 10:18 PM

    @ assel that’s the Olympics. Cheat to win

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    Apr 19th 2016, 10:19 PM

    Outstanding, 4×400 rely always a great race.

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    Apr 20th 2016, 1:25 AM

    Did anyone see your one on the second lap about a 100 meters out from the baton change. A screw this I’m tired there all passing me

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    Apr 19th 2016, 12:51 PM

    Some face plant at the end!!

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    Apr 19th 2016, 12:57 PM

    Victorious face plants are the sweetest.

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    Apr 19th 2016, 1:40 PM

    What the story doesn’t tell u is that Finn had run a 3000metre stepplechase not long before this race in under 10mins!!!,so she was running on very tired legs

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    Apr 19th 2016, 12:46 PM

    You can’t spell success without UCC

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    Apr 19th 2016, 6:07 PM

    God, that’s cringe!

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    Apr 19th 2016, 12:58 PM

    One of the best finishes I ever saw.Take a bow Phil Healy.

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    Apr 19th 2016, 3:18 PM

    Did the one running last from dcu have an invisible wheelbarrow full of cement or what??twas only 1 lap!!

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    Apr 19th 2016, 1:29 PM

    Unbelievable Jeff.

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    Apr 19th 2016, 3:16 PM

    Glad for her that it was caught on film to explain the carpet burns on her face.

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    Apr 19th 2016, 3:03 PM

    Never give up…never surrender. Commentators and UCC team take a bow!!

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    Apr 19th 2016, 3:25 PM

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    Apr 19th 2016, 3:47 PM

    Credit to all. Fantastic race.

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    Apr 19th 2016, 4:07 PM

    That’s was a great win. Congrats to Healy! From the depths of hell!

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    Apr 19th 2016, 3:13 PM

    get her on the plane to Rio

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    Apr 19th 2016, 3:08 PM

    Unbelievable

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    Apr 19th 2016, 4:24 PM

    haha, fooking amazing – was on the edge of my seat. Commentators are amazing!

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    Apr 19th 2016, 3:23 PM

    Jesus h that was some race!

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    Apr 19th 2016, 4:10 PM

    Wow, what a race and what a comeback from the depths of hell. Well done that girl.

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    Apr 19th 2016, 5:09 PM

    What a relay! If you want to hear the same commentators in a more laconic pace, check out the 3000m walk at the same meet. It’s a bit long but dripping in sarcasm! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j6U3eZGEk8&feature=youtu.be

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    Apr 19th 2016, 6:46 PM

    @Michael o’Reilly Ha ha, that was class… “The chocolate Medal”

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    Apr 19th 2016, 8:14 PM

    Thank you michael. That made my day

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    Apr 19th 2016, 4:19 PM

    Reminds of the Brazil soccer commentator years ago brilliant!

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    Apr 19th 2016, 4:28 PM

    Team in red a distant 5th at the final handover. Incredible. Was the yellow team’s slowest put out last?

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    Apr 19th 2016, 8:00 PM

    That was absolutely incredible. Great effort from Finn who’s a steeplechaser if I’m not mistaken whereas Healy is a sprinter. Never give up is the moral there I think.

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    Apr 19th 2016, 7:40 PM

    Can’t wait to hear from these boys for the Olympics, funny stuff. Make it happen lads.

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    Apr 19th 2016, 10:17 PM

    Fair play to all the girls.. that was some battle..

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    Apr 19th 2016, 9:47 PM

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    Apr 19th 2016, 7:46 PM

    LOL he’s the Gary neville of athletics!!!

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    Apr 19th 2016, 10:30 PM

    it wasn’t an amazing comeback. the one in front was just slow. she finished last in the end.

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    Apr 19th 2016, 10:12 PM

    Philamonster

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    Apr 19th 2016, 7:03 PM

    The girl who way in front last lap, finished last !!

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    Apr 19th 2016, 8:55 PM

    Phil Healy? I’m guessing Phil is a boy?

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    Apr 19th 2016, 9:20 PM

    Short for Philomena

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    Apr 20th 2016, 1:35 AM

    Waisted last 5 mins of lunch watchin that

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    Apr 20th 2016, 2:26 AM

    @tom doyle..what a waste, when you could have been watching something else..better luck next lunchtime.

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    Apr 19th 2016, 6:56 PM

    What drama?
    Nearly fell off the couch laughing.

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