Former Limerick hurler guides Sligo to Allianz League success

FORMER Limerick goalkeeper Tom Hennessy has led his adopted county of Sligo to Allianz Hurling League glory.

The Yeats County won the Division 4 title over the weekend, defeating a Longford side including two Limerick men – Blackrock’s Marty Farrell and Cathal Mullane, formerly of Killeedy.

Farrell scored 0-2 from center back while Mullane scored 1-1 but the Midlands side lost out 2-21 to 4-12 against Hennessy’s men.

Former Kilmallock player Hennessy played four times for Limerick in the 1994 National League and was sub keeper as the county reached that year’s All-Ireland final.

Hennessy is the father of another former Limerick goalkeeper, Barry, who was part of All-Ireland winning panels under John Kiely.

Elsewhere, Ahane native Richie Ryan lined out at full-forward in the Division 3 final for Donegal as the Ulster County was defeated by Wicklow.

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Former Limerick hurler guides Sligo to Allianz League success

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