Limerick captain Cian Lynch, left, Businessman JP McManus, Limerick psychologist Caroline Currid, with her children Cathal, age 9, right, and Liam, age 7, and the Liam MacCarthy Cup after during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile | SPORTSFILE
JP McManus enjoyed chats with manager John Kiely, captain Cian Lynch and brothers Tom and Dan Morrissey from Ahane club in Croke Park
WHEN the celebrations died down following Limerick’s All-Ireland final win, team sponsor and prominent businessman JP McManus joined the players and management in marking another memorable hurling championship success.
Businessman JP McManus and Limerick captain Cian Lynch celebrate after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin
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After the final whistle, Mr McManus spent time with the victorious squad who lifted the Liam MacCarthy Cup.
Limerick manager John Kiely, left, with Businessman JP McManus after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin
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He enjoyed chats with manager John Kiely, captain Cian Lynch and brothers Tom and Dan Morrissey from Ahane club in Croke Park.
Limerick captain Cian Lynch, left, with businessman JP McManus, centre, and GAA strength & performance coach, Adrian O'Brien after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin
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Tom Morrissey of Limerick is congratulated by Businessman JP McManus after his side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin
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The businessman, whose long-standing sponsorship has been synonymous with one of the most successful eras in Limerick hurling history, was in high spirits as he congratulated players and management following the final.
Mr McManus also posed for photos with the Liam MacCarthy cup alongside Cian Lynch, GAA strength & performance coach Adrian O'Brien and team psychologist Caroline Currid and her children Cathal and Liam.
Businessman JP McManus congratulates Limerick captain Cian Lynch after his side's victory the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin
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The stands provided almost as much talking point as the action on the pitch, with familiar faces from across Irish public life mingling among the championship crowd.
Dan Morrissey of Limerick is congratulated by businessman JP McManus during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin
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The team sponsors followed Limerick throughout the season. Mr McManus previously brought businessman and financier Dermot Desmond and the captain of the US team for next year’s Ryder Cup in Adare, Jim Furyk, to matches.
