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Senior Hurlers Win League OpenerOur senior hurlers had a convincing win at home to Patrickswell last Thursday evening in the opening round of the league. With the league being brought forward to March this year, our lads had very few pitch sessions in the tank but they still put on a good show of hurling throughout the 60 minutes. The standout performers on the night were JJ Carey at midfield, chipping in with 4 points along with John Fitzgerald in the half forward line. Him coming away with 1-05 from play. The game also marked Alan Dempsey’s first league appearance since 2020, having been badgered with injury in recent seasons. Our next senior league fixture pits us against Ballybrown on Saturday the 22nd at 3pm, in Clarina. Final score: Na Piarsaigh 2-29 Patrickswell 0-18Team: Evan Condon, Alan Dempsey, Emmet McEvoy, Sean Long, Mark O'Connor, Jerome Boylan, Kevin Downes (0-01), JJ Carey(0-04), Wayne Kearns(0-03), John Fitzgerald(1-05), William Henn(0-09, 0-06f), Conor Boylan(0-02), Keith Dempsey(0-04), Daithí Dempsey, Kevin Daly(1-00).Subs: Michael Foley, Ronan Lynch(0-01), Pa O'Neill, Pádraig Heaney. The senior squad that defeated Patrickswell on Thursday evening. Intermediate Hurlers Off to a Winning StartOur intermediates put in a solid display on Saturday afternoon to get their league off to a winning start in Crecora. Their next outing is down for next Saturday at 3pm against Feohanagh in Páirc Uí Dromgúil. This is a direct clash with our seniors' game against Ballybrown so we expect one of these to change. Please keep an eye on social media or ClubZap for all fixture updates. Final score: Na Piarsaigh 3-23 Crecora 1-11Team: Darragh Jordan, San Harrington, Conor Richardson, Mike Andrews, Jack McCarthy(0-01), Padraic Heaney, Ronan Benson, John O’Keeffe(1-01), Kieran Daly(0-02), Pa O’Neill(0-09, 0-04f), Evan Sweeney(0-03), Louis Murphy, Mark Hogan(1-02), Andrew Stack(0-03), Steven Mitchell(1-01).Subs: Adam Fitzsimons, Adam Jordan, Ben O’Regan, Ger O’Tiarnaigh(0-01), Mike Duggan, Paul McDonagh, Shane Downey. Junior B Hurlers Draw in Round 1Our junior B hurlers had to make do with a share of the spoils with visitors Caherline on Sunday afternoon following a tight affair played in Páirc Uí Dromgúil. We entered half time with a commanding 8-point lead but for Caherline to claw their way back into the game in the third quarter. We found ourselves 3 points to the good with time almost up but our opponents were highly efficient with their last few possessions, and duly clawed back a draw. Notable displays on day from the O’Tiarnaigh brothers, with Ger at 6 and John at 11, along with minors Brian Connolly and Adam Fitzsimons. The latter burying a great goal just before half time following some excellent build-up play from Leon Power. Steven Mitchell scored our opening goal, adding to his 1-01 scored the day before for the intermediates.Our next game is down for next Sunday at 12pm, at home to Fedamore. Final score: Na Piarsaigh 2-13 Caherline 2-13Team: Podge Kennedy, Brian Connolly, Jack McCarthy, Jason Ronan, Adam Fitzsimons(1-02), Ger O'Tiarnaigh, Adam Jordan, Conor McLaughlin(0-02), Leon Power, Conor Stack(0-01), John O'Tiarnaigh(0-05), James Linnane, Colm Downey(0-01), Steven Mitchell(1-02), Ben O'Regan. Subs: Joe Buckley, Shane Downey & Brian Buckley.Seamus McElligott was on hand to snap some of the action. Adam Fitzsimons chipped in with 1-02 from wing back. Brian Connolly was solid at corner back. Captain Conor Stack dusted off the cobwebs at wing forward. Féile Peile na nÓgOur U15 footballers had a fruitful Saturday morning, coming through their Féile Peile na nÓg group with 2 wins and a draw. They now qualify for the semi-final agai st Cappagh-Rathkeale on Monday morning at 10am in Mick Neville Park. Round 1: Na Piarsaigh 2-06 Hospital Herbertstown 0-01Round 2: Na Piarsaigh 3-04 Adare 3-04Round 3: Na Piarsaigh 2-06 Ahane 0-00Squad: Adem O'Neill, Billy Barrett, Casey Doran, Cathal Gilroy, Charlie Ryan, Colin Halpin, Luke O’Keefe, Conal O'Brien, Daniel O'Donovan, Gavin Hayes, George Bourke, George Conway, Harry O'Sullivan, Hugo Roberts, Jacob Bourke, Jake Whelan, Liam Sheahan, Mannix Buckley, Max Ross, Michael O'Leary, Neil Gleeson, Noah Jordan, Odhrán Roche, Ollie O'Gorman, Ronan Gleeson, Ross O'Flanagan, Toby Conlon, Cathal O'Doherty. Our Féile Peile na nÓg squad. Dean Ryan No. 1 For Limerick U16 FootballersCongratulations to Dean Ryan who lined out in goals for the Limerick U16 footballers on Saturday against Clare. Fair play Dean. Dean Ryan - Na Piarsaigh & Limerick's No. 1 Junior Footballers Get First Win of CampaignOur junior footballers claimed their first win of the league with a well deserved victory at home to Mungret last Wednesday night. Daniel Collins claimed a hat trick of goals on the night. Not his first in a Na Piarsaigh jersey mind. Many will remember his 4 goals in last year's minor final. Stephen O’Halloran registered 5 points from centre back while Derek Grimes and Ronan Benson scored a goal and a point respectively. Final Score: Na Piarsaigh 4-06 Mungret 0-11Team: Ben O'Regan, Aaron Rush, Louis Murphy, John Leahy, Aodhan Keane, Stephen O'Halloran(0-05), Thomas Fitzgerald, John Robinson, John O'Tiarnaigh, Daniel Collins(3-00), Leon Power, Ronan Benson(0-01), Colm Downey, Derek Grimes(1-00), Mark HoganSubs: Jason Ronan, Harry Kelly, Evan McKenna