In Pictures: Limerick supporters cheer on the boys in green at the big screen in Pery Square

THE POOR weather didn't stop Limerick hurling supporters from turning out in force to watch the All-Ireland final on the big screen at Pery Square in the city centre.

‘Sheer and utter class’ is how Marty Morrissey described the Limerick performance in the All-Ireland final and the crowds at the big screen at Pery Square thought similar.

In the showdown at the hallowed grounds of Croke Park, the Limerick hurling team emerged victorious, securing the All-Ireland title for the fourth consecutive year.

Excitement had been building in the city for weeks, and hundreds of fans who couldn't make it to Dublin, shared their joys with neighbours at the outdoor event.

The game was a true hair-raiser, with both teams giving it their all. A strong lead from Kilkenny kept the Treaty hungry for more both on the pitch and off at the city venue.

Fixated on the big screen, fans and families held their breath with every near-miss and cheered with passion with every point scored.

Tension mounted as the match progressed. Grey clouds looming overhead made for an even more dramatic backdrop.

Anxious glances were directed to the sky, expectations of a downpour which never came.

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With each minute that passed, the tension grew, and the stakes became higher. One man admitted, “a tear fell from my eye at half-time, thinking a win was just out of reach.”

That was until Limerick's swift lead saw blush run through grey faces in the city crowd, and in a heart-stopping moment, a deafening roar erupted from the Georgian Quarter as Limerick secured victory.

Celebrations were only just beginning on home turf, as the players embraced each other in sheer elation on screen, the same went for their fans watching live.

With Declan Hannon at his side, Cian Lynch held the Liam MacCarthy cup, raising it high above his head as that distinct green smoke appeared from the stage, catching the breath of the city centre.

“For the fourth time in-a-row, Limerick is bringing home the trophy,” exclaimed Maria from the crowd at Pery Square. With his little girl perched up on his back, Barry from Glin admired the team's stealth during the second-half. “They tore them to pieces,” he stated.

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Man of the match was up for debate across Pery Square, from Lynch to Gillane, but in the end, the win is all that truly counted.

As the homecoming takes place this Monday, this victory was not just about hurling, but about a county coming together to revel in the power of community, no matter the obstacles.