Limerick GAA issue update on Peter Casey after shocking injury

Limerick GAA have issued an injury update about Peter Casey after his shocking injury in the latter stages of Limerick's second Munster Championship Hurling Game against Tipperary in the TUS Gaelic Grounds yesterday, Sunday.

The Na Piarsaigh forward has suffered a broken ankle which will require surgery in the coming days, as stated by the official Limerick GAA committee. 

The statement read as follows: "In the latter stages of the Limerick Vs Tipperary Munster Senior Hurling Championship fixture yesterday, Peter Casey picked up an injury which forced him to leave the field. Following a scan we can confirm that Peter suffered a broken ankle which will require surgery in the coming days.

"Management team want to wish Peter all the best in his recovery and we will ensure that he receives the best possible care over the coming weeks and beyond as he begins, the journey to full recovery and resumption of his playing career.

"We would also like to thank our own Senior Hurling Medical team, the Tipperary Senior Hurling Medical team, the Stadium Medics, the Doctors and Staff at UHL for the care provided to Peter."

Peter Casey Injury Update pic.twitter.com/Nq7Sgt0ZBP

— Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) April 29, 2024

Casey had just scored Limerick's second goal of the game, injuring himself in the process of the act. Speaking after the game manager John Kiely said there was "huge devastation for Peter."

"Peter has come back from a serious injury before and come back very strong. I have no doubt that Peter has the capacity to do that again," said John, who said Peter is an "incredible talent".

Back in 2021 Casey suffered a cruciate ligament injury sustained in Limerick's All-Ireland final win and has only been finding his form in the last few seasons once again. 

He was named Man of the Match in the 2023 All-Ireland hurling final following a scintillating display as Limerick toppled The Cats for a second year in the decider.