An estimated 80k to 90,000 strong crowd meant that the Limerick hurling team took their time getting from Colbert Station to the Gaelic Grounds.
The stadium steadily filled up for hours in anticipation of the arrival home for the stars that claimed the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
Páirc na nGael @gaelicgrounds
Sean Sabhat ringing out for #homecoming #luimneachabú pic.twitter.com/g8MTwjX6CO
— Tomás O Mainnín (@omainnintomas) August 20, 2018
After an open-top bus tour through the city, they arrived at their home ground at around a quarter to eight.
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The reception the players, including Tom and Dan Morrissey, received was incredible, as a 45 year wait to see the Liam MacCarthy on Shannonside was finally over.
WATCH: The Morrissey brothers from Ahane, Tom & Dan, get huge ovation wgen introduced to the crowd at the Gaelic Grounds by MC Marty Morrissey @Limerick_Leader #GAA #Limerick #LIMvGAL #LiamMacCarthy #LLSport @AhaneGAAClub pic.twitter.com/8l0wUJHPu5
— Colm Kinsella (@ckSportLeader) August 20, 2018
WATCH: Scenes at Gaelic Grounds as All-Ireland winning captain Declan Hannon, manager John Kiely & Liam MacCarthy Cup arrive on stage to soundtrack of Queen's 'We Are the Champions' @Limerick_Leader #GAA #LLSport #LIMvGAL #Limerick pic.twitter.com/sTICYwdQVw
— Colm Kinsella (@ckSportLeader) August 20, 2018
The Morrisseys💚💚💚@LimerickCLG
Tom & Dan ❤ pic.twitter.com/QMyCGc34q3
— SPIN South West (@SPINSouthWest) August 20, 2018
Welcome to Limerick Liam MacCarthy #luimneachabú 💚💚 pic.twitter.com/6CwNfjILZ7
— Áine Fitzgerald (@AineFitzgeraldA) August 20, 2018
RTÉ’s Marty Morrissey was on hand to greet John Kiely’s charges.
#WATCH: Marty welcomes members of the Limerick team on stage @gaelic_grounds #LuimneachAbú pic.twitter.com/DUDvpJEGRJ
— Limerick Leader (@Limerick_Leader) August 20, 2018
The crowd going wild for goalkeeper Nickie Quaid #LuimneachAbú pic.twitter.com/vf1SOGDFFb
— Limerick Council (@LimerickCouncil) August 20, 2018
After a series of interviews, which can be seen on the Limerick.ie Facebook page, it was time to hold the trophy aloft in front of the adoring fans.
After 45 years of waiting we’re not letting it out of our sight! 🏆 #luimneachAbú pic.twitter.com/zbqPh7gnyL
— Limerick.ie (@Limerick_ie) August 20, 2018
#AllIrelandChampions2018 💚💚💚 @Limerick_Leader pic.twitter.com/Mnz6a4u3Le
— Jess Casey (@Jessjcasey) August 20, 2018
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