Stage set for triumphant Limerick homecoming

The stage is set in Limerick city centre for another great celebration later tonight to mark the homecoming of the victorious Limerick hurling team - 2023 All-Ireland champions for the fourth year in a row.

Thousands of jubilant Limerick supporters are due to join the winning team along with members of the team management at Pery Square this evening where a list of live acts and music will entertain the crowds in advance of the teams appearance, due shortly after 7pm.

Limerick City Council and Limerick GAA has asked supporters to join the family friendly event, which is due to kick off at 6pm.

There is limited capacity and it is an eticket event only—patrons can register online for tickets priced at €2 a head and limited to six tickets per person so that as many as possible can secure tickets and come along.

The organisers say the charge is for the purpose of managing and preparing for the numbers who are expected to attend.

Messages of congratulations have poured in from across the world on social media to members of the team on their historic achievement.

Mayor of Limerick, Councillor Gerald Mitchell, said: "I've heard it said that you haven’t won an All-Ireland until you beat Kilkenny in the final.

"Now we have back to back wins over the Cats.

"This was stunning victory by an amazing team of young men. John Kiely, the players and all the backroom staff are mighty heroes who have given an almighty lift to all in Limerick again this year."

GAA County board Chair Seamus McNamara said: "We are beyond delighted to have equalled the record of four championship wins in a row.

"It is a mark of the character, strength and dedication of this side led by John Kiely.

"The competition throughout the championships this year was fierce and