This was a display that will be heralded and savoured in the days and weeks to come - and that will leave the rest of the country in no doubt about the challenge that faces them in 2024
Dolores O’Riordan’s vocals are quickly becoming as much a part of the All-Ireland Sunday traditions as the Artane Band and the pre-match parade, and as her words settled over Croke Park and Limerick’s latest celebrations, you didn’t have to reach too far to find the line that captured the moment.
So as Limerick took aim, it fell to Derek Lyng in his first season as Kilkenny boss to try to keep the wolves from the door and preserve the pinnacle of Brian Cody’s legacy.So many times, Cody’s sides turned Croke Park into a phone box and left their rivals without an inch to hurl, smothering them with relentless intensity and swarming pressure.
Lawlor did his chances of another All-Star at full-back little harm, holding the Hurler of the Year frontrunner to 0-5 in total, and just two from play, but it was a rare positive on a day of very few of them for the Cats. Morgan Treacy / INPHO Cian Lynch pulled the strings as Limerick fought their way back in the first half. Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO
Whatever momentary respite there was was enough to spark a Limerick revival spearheaded by Hannon’s deputy, Cian Lynch embracing his role as captain on the day as he bent the game to his will in the closing minutes of the first half. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO Peter Casey reeled off four late points to kill any Kilkenny hope. Laszlo Geczo / INPHO / INPHO
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