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Limerick edge out Galway

Galway 0-13
Limerick 0-14
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All-Ireland finalists Galway remain pointless in Division 1B after the narrowest of defeats to a plucky Limerick outfit. Emerging victorious by 0-14 to 0-13 Limerick had reason to celebrate as Brian Begley made his first competitive start for the Shannonsiders in two-and-a-half years.

Limerick started well and defensively battered Galway’s lightweight forwards. T J Ryan in particular was a rock at the back for Limerick blocking two goal-bound efforts by Galway sharpshooter Niall Healy.

At half-time Limerick led 0-9 to 0-4 though concerns existed for their mentors as the strength of the wind indicated a severe second-half backlash was coming from the hosts. However Galway could never get back into the game despite the best efforts of Ger Farragher who scored seven frees. It was another loss for the Tribesmen and another step forward by a strong Limerick.

Kilkenny easily overcame Tipperary by 0-19 to 0-10 despite home keeper Brendan Cummins turning in a man-of-the-match performance.

In the only other game in Division 1B Laois remain rooted to the bottom of the table after suffering a 2-10 to 0-8 defeat to unbeaten Antrim.