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Cian Lynch announced as Limerick Senior Hurling Captain for 2025

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Cian Lynch has been appointed Limerick Senior Hurling captain for the 2025 season. Picture by INPHO/Ryan Byrne.

The Limerick Senior Hurling team has announced the appointment of Cian Lynch as captain for the coming 2025 season

The Limerick Senior Hurling team has announced the appointment of Cian Lynch as captain for the coming 2025 season
Vice-Captain, William O’Donoghue and Captain, Cian Lynch representing their clubs. Picture via Na Piarsaigh Twitter

In a statement made by Limerick GAA, the Limerick Senior Hurling team has announced its Captain and Vice Captain for the upcoming 2025 campaign.

Patrickswell’s Cian Lynch has been announced as captain for the coming season, taking over the role from Declan Hannon who has captained the Treaty men through their most successful time in the team’s history.

Lynch’s club congratulated the forward on his appointment, saying, “Congratulations to Cian Lynch on his appointment as Limerick Senior Hurling team captain for 2025!! A great honour!”


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Na Piarsaigh’s William O’Donoghue has been appointed as vice-captain, with his club congratulating the midfielder, saying, “A leader for both club and county. We are absolutely thrilled to see William announced as Limerick CLG vice-captain for 2025.”

The Limerick Senior Hurling Management team and Limerick GAA took the opportunity to thank outgoing captain Declan Hannon for his leadership which saw the Adare man captain the county for seven seasons.

During his time as captain, Hannon saw Limerick lift the Liam McCarthy Cup six times and saw the Shannonsiders make history by winning six Munster Championships in a row.

Na Piarsaigh’s William O’Donoghue (pictured right) has been appointed vice-captain for 2025. Pictured with teammate Darragh O’Donovan celebrating the Munster Final win in 2023. Picture: Olena Oleksienko/ilovelimerick

In a statement issued by Limerick GAA, they said, “Declan has led the group by example in everything he did on and off the pitch.  He has been a wonderful example to those around him and a great support to all players and the management team throughout his time as Captain.

“New players joining the group in particular were always made welcome and encouraged by Declan.  In short Declan has at all times put the team first.  We have no doubt that he will continue to do so as a player in 2025.  Thank you Declan.”


Chairman of Limerick County Board Seamus Mc Namara said, “I’d like to wish Cian all the best in his role as captain and William as Vice Captain for 2025. I want to also pay tribute to Declan Hannon’s term as captain. He has been a fantastic role model and no doubt he will continue that on the field in 2025.”

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