GAA: Cork hold on for victory over Limerick in Munster championship

Cork made it two wins from two in the Munster championship as they defeated Limerick 2-22 to 1-23 in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Limerick started the quicker of the sides as they opened up a five-point lead after just eight minutes.

It took time for Cork to get into the game, but they got into their groove through a goal from Shane Barrett in the 20th minute.

In a back-and-forth first half, Limerick were able to stay ahead, with important scores from Aidan O'Connor and Peter Casey helping them to a 0-16 to 1-11 lead at half-time.

Cork started better in the second half, and the Rebels took the lead through Alan Connolly's goal in the 45th minute.

Limerick's task was made more difficult as Cian Lynch was sent off in the 50th minute, with some heroic goalkeeping from Nicky Quaid preventing a third Cork goal.

Limerick were able to stay in touching distance, and Diarmuid Byrnes put them in front with his penalty through Cork goalkeeper Patrick Collins.

In added time, Cork retook the lead through a Connolly free-kick, with Darragh Fitzgibbon adding another score as Cork held on for victory.