Limerick Beats Waterford By 2 Points After Late Surge

Limerick won a close game against Waterford by 2 points. Aidan O'Connor scored 11 points for Limerick, which is a lot.
By Newsroom | Sports, Hurling |

Limerick secured their advancement, outlasting Waterford in a hard-fought contest. Key performances from Gearóid Hegarty and William O'Donoghue proved pivotal in the closing stages, with Limerick demonstrating a late surge to seal the win.

Player ratings: Hegarty and O'Donoghue power Limerick past Waterford - 1

Limerick established an early advantage, with Adam English opening the scoring after just seven seconds. Subsequent points from Aidan O'Connor, Cathal O'Neill, Gearóid Hegarty, and English again extended their lead to 0-05 to 0-01 within the initial four minutes. Waterford, however, managed to level the score on the verge of half-time through O'Brien, before Bennett's free edged them ahead, concluding the first half with a narrow 0-16 to 0-15 lead for Waterford.

Player ratings: Hegarty and O'Donoghue power Limerick past Waterford - 2

Aidan O'Connor was a significant contributor, netting 0-11 (including seven frees and a 65-metre free). Other scorers for Limerick included Shane O'Brien (0-3), Gearóid Hegarty and Ethan Hurley (0-2 each), and Joe Fitzgerald, Donnacha Ó Dálaigh, Fintan Fitzgerald, Adam English, and Cathal O'Neill with one point apiece. For Waterford, Reuben Halloran contributed 0-7 (six frees), with Billy Nolan and Shane Bennett adding 0-2 each. Single points came from Jack Fagan, Jack Twomey, Jamie Barron, and Seán Mackey.

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Player ratings: Hegarty and O'Donoghue power Limerick past Waterford - 3

The match saw Kyle Hayes break a six-minute scoring drought for Limerick, while O'Connor was instrumental in regaining the lead for Limerick in the 40th minute and again with a free eight minutes later. Hegarty and O'Donoghue, Limerick's half-backs, shared responsibility for Lyons' four first-half points, but Hegarty later delivered two unanswered points in the final quarter, contributing to a crucial 2-8 run for Limerick.

Background Information

Earlier in the year, Limerick secured the Munster Hurling League title. The panel for that competition included Colin Ryan, Eddie Stokes, Vince Harrington, Barry Murphy, Darragh Langan, William O'Donoghue, Matthew Fitzgerald, Joe Fitzgerald, Darragh O'Donovan, Gearóid Hegarty, Aidan O'Connor, John English, Fintan Fitzgerald, Shane O'Brien, and Donnacha Ó Dálaigh. Substitutions during that game saw Seán Finn, Nickie Quaid, Colin Coughlan, Ethan Hurley, Tom Morrissey, Cathal O'Neill, Hugh Flanagan, Oisín O'Farrell, Adam English, Dylan O'Shea, and Chris Thomas all enter the field.

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Past player ratings from matches between Limerick and Waterford have highlighted players such as Gearóid Hegarty, Tom Morrissey, and Austin Gleeson. Specific performances noted include Diarmuid Byrnes with a notable block, and Kieran Bennett making contributions that faded in the second half. Player rankings have also identified emerging talents, with Adam English reaching the top of one list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who won the hurling match between Limerick and Waterford on May 18, 2026?
Limerick won the match against Waterford on May 18, 2026. The final score was Limerick 0-27, Waterford 0-25. Limerick secured their win with a late surge in the game.
Q: What was the final score between Limerick and Waterford on May 18, 2026?
The final score on May 18, 2026, was Limerick 0-27, Waterford 0-25. Limerick won by 2 points after a close contest.
Q: Who were the key players in the Limerick vs Waterford match on May 18, 2026?
Aidan O'Connor was a top scorer for Limerick with 0-11 points. Gearóid Hegarty and William O'Donoghue also played important roles, especially in the final stages of the game.
Q: How did Waterford perform against Limerick on May 18, 2026?
Waterford led at half-time by 0-16 to 0-15. Reuben Halloran scored 0-7 points for Waterford, but they were ultimately outlasted by Limerick's late scoring run.
Q: When did Limerick and Waterford play their hurling match in May 2026?
Limerick and Waterford played their hurling match on Sunday, May 18, 2026. The game was a tense encounter that Limerick won by a narrow margin.