‘Absolute honour and privlege’ - Limerick captain following All-Ireland final victory over Galway

There were rapturous scenes at Croke Park on Sunday evening when Limerick captain Cian Lynch received the Liam MacCarthy cup from GAA president Jarlath Burns.

Minutes after the final whistle, the Patrickswell man walked the steps of the Hogan Stand to to accept the cup for the first time since 2023.

"Liam is coming home!” he exclaimed adding it it was an “absolute honour and privlege”.

As the gold streamers went off, Cian Lynch acknowledged the contribution made by every member of the panel and the management team, which is led by John Kiely.

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Before wrapping up, he reassured supporters across Limerick that the celebrations following Sunday’s victory will last several months!!