Newly crowned All-Ireland champions Limerick receive heroes' welcome home

Thousands of fans have turned up today at the Gaelic Grounds and elsewhere to greet the team.

Limerick players in jubilant mood as they head home with Liam MacCarthy Cup pic.twitter.com/c6fQGMJosd
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THE LIMERICK HURLERS were given a heroes’ welcome home after ending a 45-year wait for an All-Ireland title on Sunday.

John Kiely’s side earned a dramatic 3-16 to 2-18 victory over Galway, prompting jubilant scenes in the county.

Thousands of fans consequently have turned up today at the Gaelic Grounds and elsewhere to greet the team.

It’s been a busy day for the Limerick players and staff, who earlier visited Dublin’s children’s hospitals to continue a fine GAA tradition.

The homecoming party is set to include musical acts Beoga – fronted by Limerick woman Niamh Dunne – as well as The Blizzards and DJ Mark McCabe.

Limerick's William O’Donoghue boards the train to Limerick. Oisin Keniry / INPHO Oisin Keniry / INPHO / INPHO

Declan Hannon with John Hanrahan Limerick's Declan Hannon with driver John Hanrahan. Oisin Keniry / INPHO Oisin Keniry / INPHO / INPHO

Limerick manager John Kiely arrives at Heuston Station. Oisin Keniry / INPHO Oisin Keniry / INPHO / INPHO

Crowds gather outside Limerick Colbert railway station to welcome home the Limerick team. TommyDickson / INPHO TommyDickson / INPHO / INPHO

Limerick's Gearoid Hegarty and Kyle Hayes lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup. TommyDickson / INPHO TommyDickson / INPHO / INPHO

Declan Hannon lifts the Liam MacCarthy Cup outside Limerick Colbert railway station. TommyDickson / INPHO TommyDickson / INPHO / INPHO

Manager John Kiely lifts the Liam MacCarthy Cup outside Limerick Colbert railway station. TommyDickson / INPHO TommyDickson / INPHO / INPHO

Manager John Kiely as the Limerick bus makes its way to the reception at the Gaelic Grounds. TommyDickson / INPHO TommyDickson / INPHO / INPHO

Declan Hannon and James Collins with the Liam MacCarthy Cup Cup Declan Hannon and Mayor of Limerick James Collins with the Liam MacCarthy Cup. TommyDickson / INPHO TommyDickson / INPHO / INPHO

The Limerick bus makes it's way through Limerick City The Limerick bus makes its way through Limerick City to the reception at the Gaelic Grounds. TommyDickson / INPHO TommyDickson / INPHO / INPHO