While the Limerick hurler got a suspended sentence after being found guilty of two acts of violent disorder, it’s impossible to divorce the case from his standing as a high-profile sportsperson
Kyle Hayes
Stories about All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes
Limerick hurler was handed two-year suspended sentence for violent disorder
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Hurler’s actions could have easily attracted a prison term in spite of his glowing character references and stellar sporting career
John Kiely already integrated Hayes back into the Limerick team prior to Wednesday’s sentencing following violent disorder conviction
Judge Dermot Sheehan imposes suspended sentence of two years on Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes
Result means Clare and Limerick will meet again in Munster final early next month
Two weeks in and already matches are starting to look like eliminators
Writing off Limerick after the league campaign will have motivated them even more
John Kiely had no doubt that All-Ireland champions would put league behind them
Half-back a key figure as Kiely’s side seek to rediscover their best in championship opener
Waterford look to have built valuable depth while Tipperary are a side in transition
John Kiely confident that the sharpness will return for All-Ireland champions
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