How to watch Galway's All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship semi-final clash with Limerick
THE GALWAY minor hurlers face Limerick in the All-Ireland semi-final this evening at 5pm in at Cusack Park, Ennis. This will be Galway’s first competitive outing since their Leinster final win over Kilkenny. Kenneth Burke’s side displayed tremendous resilience, staging a remarkable comeback from 12 points down with just 15 minutes remaining to force extra time before edging out Kilkenny 3-20 to 3-19.
Michael Coen, Anthony Poinard and Tadhg Mac Cártaigh have consistently led Galway’s attack during the Leinster Championship and the three players hit 2-18 between them for the Tribesmen during the provincial final.
Limerick come into this weekend’s clash on the back of a nine point win over Clare in the All-Ireland quarter-final. Shane Waters and Rian Horgan shot 2-9 between them in the Shannonsiders 2-16 to 0-13 victory, while goalkeeper Sam Collins produced some crucial saves.
They recorded victories over Cork and Clare during the Munster championship, while they suffered a Munster final defeat to Tipperary losing out 3-16 to 0-18
Tipperary take on Cork in the other All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final at 2pm in the TUS Gaelic Grounds.
Where can I watch the game?
Galway’s All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship semi-final clash with Limerick will be shown live on TG4 with the game throwing at 5pm and coverage getting underway at 4:40pm.
Where can I buy Tickets?
Tickets are still available for purchase on Ticketmaster. Adult stand tickets are priced at €15, while student and OAP tickets cost €10. Meanwhile, juveniles do not require a ticket.
How are both teams lining-up?
GALWAY: Mark Walsh; Jack Cahill, Dillon O’Shaughnessy, Ethan Whyte; Cathal Donoghue, Conor Lynskey, Ultan Leen; Gus Lohan (Captain), Jamie Egan; Eoghan McClearn,Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh, Tom McAdam; Michael Coen, Cathal Larkin, Anthony Poinard.
SUBS: Oran Stratford, Conor O’Neill, Joey McMahon, Eli Huban, Daithi Linnane, Ultan O’Connor, Cillian Power, Daithi Dillon, Kayn Boyle, Culann Leen, Hiudai Mulkernins.
LIMERICK: Sam Collins; Rowan Collins, William Ryan, Sam Mitchell; John O’Riordan, Conor Ryan, Eoin Hennessy; Xavier Nelligan, Jack Roche; Diarmuid Crowe, Ryan Foley, Shane Waters; Eamon O’Sullivan, Zach Bennis, Rian Horgan.
SUBS: John Murray, Donagh Horgan, Gavin O’Brien, Daire Long, John Ross O’Reilly, Jack McCarthy, Paul Collins, Cian Hickey and Colin Burke.
Who is the referee?
DOWN native Peter Owens takes charge of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship semi-final clash between Galway and Limerick.
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