Three goals propel Kilmallock past Na Piarsaigh to Limerick SHC glory

Na Piarsaigh's Connor Boylan and Jackie Dwane of Kilmallock during the Limerick SHC final ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

Kilmallock captured their 13th Limerick senior hurling championship title with a thrilling 3-19 to 1-22 victory over Na Piarsaigh at the TUS Gaelic Grounds this afternoon.

Pierce Connery’s four first-half frees helped Kilmallock recover from an early deficit to lead 0-12 to 0-9 at the interval.

Shane O’Brien struck a crucial goal early in the second-half, while Mark O’Loughlin added a point as Kilmallock looked to take control.

Na Piarsaigh responded with a William O’Donoghue goal, but Oisín O’Reilly found the net for Kilmallock to restore their advantage.

Connery finished with eight points before Graeme Mulcahy’s spectacular long-range goal helped seal the victory and spark celebrations for his club.

Having claimed their first John Daly Cup since 2021, Kilmallock now look forward to a Munster club SHC campaign where they'll be up against Ballygunner first on November 15th.