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Limerick end 45 year wait by claiming Liam McCarthy Cup following dramatic win over defending champions

Limerick end 45 year wait by claiming Liam McCarthy Cup following dramatic win over defending champions
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Limerick are preparing to bring the Liam MacCarthy Cup home for the first time in 45 years.

The Treaty County beat Galway by 3-16 to 2-18 to win their first All Ireland final since 1973.

Goals from Tom Morrissey, Graeme Mulcahy and Shane Dowling handed them an eight points lead midway through the second half at Croke Park.

Galway cut the deficit to a single point in injury time thanks to goals from Conor Whelan and Joe Canning, but Limerick held on to clinch victory.

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The Gaelic Grounds will be the venue for the homecoming.

Thousands of fans set to give the team a hero's welcome.

Limerick boss John Keily is glad the supporters have something to be proud of.

A huge crowd is expected for the ticket-only event with free tickets available from Eventbrite.ie.

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Meanwhile, in last night's local action the semi-final line-up for the Western Intermediate hurling Championship was completed in Fraher Field.

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg edged out Stradbally by 0-16 to 1-12 to seal their place in the last four, the semis will see two much anticipated local derby clashes, with Ballysaggart facing Cappoquin, while Ardmore will take on their neighbours Clashmore/Kinsalebeg.

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