LIMERICK HURLING MANAGER John Kiely has named his panel for the 2026 season ahead. The most notable absence is that of Barry Murphy, who played championship for Limerick in 2025, but limped off with an injury against Waterford in January’s Munster hurling league final. There is no recall either for Seamus Flanagan, though that was not to be expected. The full-forward fell out of favour following an altercation with Cork’s Niall O’Leary early last season and while he played again, he gradually fell out of favour. Cian Lynch continues as captain of the squad, while William O’Donoghue is vice-captain.