Limerick manager Billy Lee has paid tribute Johnny McCarthy and Seanie Buckley, who have both announced their retirement from inter-county football. The Treaty County stalwarts clocked up over 80 Championship appearances between them. Buckley captained Limerick to league titles in 2010 and 2013, while McCarthy was an All-Star nominee in 2009. Speaking to the Limerick Leader, Lee said: "Johnny and Seanie are two of the great players - up there with anything that has played for Limerick." "Both have given serious service to Limerick and would be an asset to any set-up."

Source: Evening echo January 22, 2018 16:30 UTC