Adare have proven that their maiden Limerick SFC success 12 months ago was no fluke by retaining their title at Newcastlewest today.

An injury-time goal from substitute Charlie McCarthy gave the Harry Gleeson managed outfit some breathing space as they overcame the challenge of Ballylanders by 1-13 to 0-12.

A strong second-half showing helped the holders overturn a 0-5 to 0-9 half-time deficit and midfielder Jack English - who kicked three second-half points - was awarded the ‘man-of-the-match’ accolade.

Adare - B Carmody; J Fitzgerald, A O'Connor, D Connolly; O Collins, E Ryan, P Maher (0-1); S Keeley (0-1), J English (0-3); D Lyons, H Bourke (0-3, 1f), M Lyons (0-1); M Connolly (0-2), R Bourke (0-2, 1'45), S O'Connor. Subs: S Doherty for J English, C McCarthy (1-0) for S O'Connor.

Ballylanders - D O'Connor; M Kelly, J Leigh, E Martin; B O'Connell, S Walsh, T O'Dwyer; L Martin, M O'Connell (0-1); E O'Mahony, C Kelly (0-1), D Frewen (0-2); J B Murphy (0-2, 1f), K O'Callaghan (0-5, 3f), S Fox (0-1). Subs: E Walsh for K O'Callaghan, K O'Callaghan for L Martin, D McCarthy for S Fox, J Kirby for D Frewen.

Referee - M Sexton.

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