Limerick turned the game around in the second-half to win a fourth All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in a row with a nine-point victory and break Kilkenny hearts.
The final score was 2-15 to 0-30 in favour of the Treaty.
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The Cats were the better team in the first-half and went in with a 1-09 to 0-9 lead.
However, John Kiely’s men showed their class in the second-half to outscore the Cats and secure another Liam MacCarthy success.
Here are some of the best pictures from Croke Park:
Limerick’s Cian Lynch celebrates with nephews Che and Seanie after the game. Photo: Inpho/Morgan Treacy
Kilkenny’s Martin Keoghan and Dan Morrissey of Limerick. Photo: Inpho/James Crombie
Kilkenny’s Eoin Cody celebrates scoring a goal. Photo: Inpho/Bryan Keane
Limerick captain Cian Lynch lifts the Liam MacCarthy Cup with Declan Hannon. Photo: Inpho/James Crombie
Kilkenny’s TJ Reid leaves the field dejected as Limerick manager John Kiely celebrates with the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Photo: Inpho/James Crombie
Limerick’s Peter Casey and Richie Reid of Kilkenny. Photo: Inpho/Laszlo Geczo
Limerick’s Cathal O’Neill celebrates after the game. Photo: Inpho/Morgan Treacy
Limerick’s Oisin Reilly and Cathal O’Neill celebrate. Photo: Inpho/James Crombie
Limerick’s Kyle Hayes. Photo: Inpho/James Crombie
Limerick manager John Kiely celebrates after the game. Photo: Inpho/Morgan Treacy
Limerick’s Cian Lynch celebrates after the game. Photo: Inpho/Morgan Treacy AdvertisementX
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