Limerick manager John Kiely hailed his players for the effort they put in to get across the line in this afternoon’s Munster SHC final against Cork.

The Shannonsiders dethroned the Rebels with a 1-21 to 2-17 victory at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, where Peter Casey’s late point proved the difference between the sides.

Speaking on RTÉ's Sunday Sport afterwards, Kiely praised his group after coming out on top and grabbing their opportunity “with both hands”.

"Exhausted, thank God it didn't go to extra-time. It was a hugely intense game, nothing between the two teams, with or against the breeze. I'm really proud of the effort the lads put in,” he stated.

"I thought they were relentless in their effort. The shots didn't all get converted that we had, but we created enough of them.

"Regardless of your accuracy, if you create enough chances, you're going to give yourself a chance. We were at our most accurate when it mattered most in the closing stretch.

"Peter Casey topped up with a couple of great scores when it counted, he really did show great composure, great accuracy, great nerve.

"We've worked so, so hard for the last eight months. We've been here on nights and days when it hasn't gone for us.

"Today we had a massive opportunity and we grabbed it with both hands when it mattered most in that last seven minutes."

"We spoke about being calm in the chaos"

Limerick manager John Kiely after his side edged out victory in the Munster SHC final

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