Limerick board to meet tomorrow

GAA: Justin McCarthy’s troubled reign as Limerick hurling manager will again come under the spotlight tomorrow evening at a …

GAA:Justin McCarthy's troubled reign as Limerick hurling manager will again come under the spotlight tomorrow evening at a meeting of the county board.

McCarthy, who presided over a challenge match against Wexford on Saturday in preparation for the Waterford Crystal Cup and UCC this weekend, has endured a winter of discontent with the majority of his panel walking away.

Only two of last year's panel, Paudie McNamara and Bryan O'Sullivan, started Saturday's challenge game.

At least 12 of last year’s squad refusing to play as long as McCarthy remains in charge, and his future will be discussed again at tomorrow night’s meeting.

The county board backed McCarthy last month, giving him a 70-54 seal of approval at a specially meeting in Claughaun.

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