It all came undone for Kilkenny yesterday in Croke Park as their All-Ireland dream came to an end at the hands of 14-man Tipperary.
The Cats battled bravely but couldn't get over the line as the Premier County fired four goals in a fast-paced semi-final. There was no shortage of support for the men in black and amber, with thousands of supporters making the trip up for that match, as well as the earlier camogie quarter-final, which also featured Kilkenny v Tipperary.
Photographer Willie Dempsey got some great pictures from around the stadium in the build-up.
'PROUD OF YOU ALL' - KILKENNY SUPPORTERS REACT AFTER TIPP DEFEAT
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