Friday 24 February 2012

Limerick - The Hurling Hero's of '73 and Football Drama in 2004

Limerick haven't made it onto the big hurling stage too many times in recent years. They won the All Ireland Senior Hurling title in 1940 but had to wait until 1973 to win it again. And that was the last win though they did make the final 4 more times since then - 1974, 1980, 1994 and 1996. Appreciate the infamous day in '73 when they beat reigning champions Kilkenny in the final - with the distinctive voice of Micheal O'Hehir speaking so eloquently of great players like Richie Bennis, Eamon Cregan and that speech from Eamon Grimes.

The picture quality isn't great but Limerick fans won't care!

And how about Limerick footballers in 2004 v Kerry - So close and a game they should have won!

The replay in Killarney was never covered by TV cameras but wasn't to be for Limerick as Kerry won it 3-10 to 2-09.



Full 1973 match on DVD

Limerick - You're A Lady

Limerick haven't made it onto the big hurling stage too many times in recent years. They won the All Ireland Senior Hurling title in 1940 but had to wait until 1973 to win it again. And that was the last win though they did make the final 4 more times since then - 1974, 1980, 1994 and 1996. Appreciate the infamous day in '73 when they beat reigning champions Kilkenny in the final - with the distinctive voice of Micheal O'Hehir speaking so eloquently of great players like Richie Bennis, Eamon Cregan and that speech from Eamon Grimes.

The picture quality isn't great but Limerick fans won't care!


Full 1973 match on DVD

Saturday 18 February 2012

Leitrim - The Glory of '94

Hyde Park. 24th July 1994. Leitrim capture their first Connacht title in 67 years (1927). It was an occasion of immense pride and celebration as team, under manager John O'Mahomy, defeated the managers home county and reigning Connacht champions Mayo. And, in fairness, it was a win that got great respect and scenees of celebration across all of the GAA world.
The Match Action....


And The Celebrations...