Meyler’s Nightmare: Limerick’s Comeback in ’18 Still Haunts Cork Ahead of Munster Final

In the lead-up to the 2022 Munster hurling final between Limerick and Cork, the name

Nickie Quaid

and a crucial save he made in the 2018 All-Ireland semi-final has been on everyone’s lips. John

Meyler,

former Cork hurling manager, admits that the match still leaves him in stunned silence, four years on.

“I think of 2018 all the time when I go to Limerick,” Meyler said, reflecting on the match that put Limerick on course to claim their first All-Ireland title in over a decade.

I think of 2018 all the time when I go to Limerick.
John Meyler, former Cork hurling manager

In the dying moments of that 2018 All-Ireland hurling semi-final clash, Limerick’s

Cork ‘ghost goal’ save by Quaid gave Limerick the edge, paving the way for substitutes

Peter Casey, Shane Dowling, and Pat Ryan to secure an extra-time win and book Limerick’s place in the All-Ireland final.

Limerick’s Resilience vs Cork’s Misfortunes

The two sides have faced off only once since then, in the 2021 Munster semi-final. Limerick proved too strong, winning 2-26 to 0-21. This weekend’s encounter promises to be another exciting clash, with Limerick boasting the same core of their 2018 team, save for Richie English and Graeme Mulcahy, while Cork retain nine players from their 2018 side.

Key Players: Limerick’s Cian Lynch, hailed as their game-changer, while Cork’s Patrick Collins, Mark Coleman, and Declan Dalton will be crucial to their chances.

Did You Know?

Several players from both sides have tasted success in the U21 ranks. For Limerick, Sean Finn, Kyle Hayes, Aaron Gillane, Cian Lynch, Peter Casey, Tom Morrissey, Barry Nash, and Barry Murphy were part of their victorious U21 side against Cork in 2017. On the Cork side, Patrick Collins, Mark Coleman, Sean O’Donoghue, Declan Dalton, Shane Kingston, Tim O’Mahony, Robbie O’Flynn, and Jack O’Connor represented the rebels.

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