Kiely hails Limerick 'four in a row' as Kilkenny fall at the final hurdle

Limerick recorded their fourth All-Ireland title in a row on Sunday afternoon, beating Kilkenny by 0-30 to 2-15 to match the Cats' 2006-2009 record.

Speaking after the match, Limerick Manager John Kiely commented:

"It feels fantastic to be honest, they were times over the year we were under the cosh, Munster brought huge challenges our way but we found ways to get around them and once we got out of Munster we were able to work on things."

Kiely, who took over the Limerick reigns in 2017, praised his team's work rate in this year's championship.

"They're an incredible bunch, there's never a night at training these guys don't give everything in the tank."

Kilkenny brought an incredible level in the first 35 minutes, we were struggling on their puck out, it wasn't a pretty picture but we managed to respond."