Lynch succeeds five-time All-Ireland winning captain Declan Hannon in the role, with William O’Donoghue appointed as vice-captain. Limerick GAA announced the change in a statement this afternoon.

Declan Hannon’s long run as Limerick senior ... though he is now set to make way for Cian Lynch who takes over for the season ahead. Elsewhere, Na Piarsaigh clubman William O’Donoghue has ...

Cian Lynch has replaced Declan Hannon as the Limerick hurling captain for the upcoming season. Lynch, 29, will have big boots to fill after Hannon led the Treaty County to five All-Ireland titles ...