33 pictures that tell the story of Kilkenny's journey to the All-Ireland final replay

There have been a few epic games along the way.

Kilkenny kick the season off with victory in the Bord na Mona Walsh Cup

Henry Shefflin with Sylvie Og Linnane Henry Shefflin and Sylvie Og Linnane fight for possession Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Cian O'Callaghan with Thomas Breen Cian O'Callaghan makes contact with Thomas Breen's helmet Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

David Langton lifts the Walsh Cup 1/2/2014 Kilkenny captain David Langton lift's the Walsh Cup Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

The National Hurling League gets underway

Brian Cody and the Kilkenny team form a guard of honour for Clare, the reigning All-Ireland champions Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Colin Fennelly under pressure from Patrick Donnellan, Conor Ryan and Colin Ryan Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Henry Shefflin makes his way onto the field before they took on Tipperary Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Niall Healy and Lester Ryan Tommy Grealy / INPHO Tommy Grealy / INPHO / INPHO

David Herity fails to stop Danny Sutcliffe scoring a goal with a long range effort Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Wexford's and Kilkenny players await a dropping ball Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

John Power catches high ball 20/4/2014 Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Kilkenny see off Tipperary in an epic NHL final

TJ Reid scores a goal from a penalty James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Brian Cody argues as the teams leave the field at the end of normal time James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Lester Ryan lifts the cup Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Kilkenny dismantle Offaly in the Leinster quarter-final

Niall Wynne clears under pressure

Brian Carney, Jamesie OÕConnor, Ollie Canning and Rachel Wyse ahead of the game Brian Carney, Jamesie O'Connor, Ollie Canning and Rachel Wyse ahead of the first ever GAA game on Sky James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Kilkenny make it past Galway in two thrilling games

Gearoid McInerney and Conor Cooney with Kieran Joyce and JJ Delaney James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Ronan Burke and Fergal Moore with Mark Kelly and Eoin Larkin James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Brian Cody speaks to Tommy Walsh James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

TJ Reid and Aidan Fogarty celebrate James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Eoin Larkin and Padraig Walsh with David Collins: James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Cody’s side win back their Leinster title with an easy win over the Dubs

David O'Callaghan is taken down for penalty by Brian Hogan and David Herity Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Jackie Tyrell and Michael Rice

Lester Ryan celebrates with trophy

The Cats seal their place in the All-Ireland final with a win over Limerick in biblical conditions

Conor Fogarty and Donal OÕGrady Conor Fogarty and Donal O'Grady clash Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

David Herity attempts to prevent the sliotar from going over the bar

Richie Power celebrates after scoring a goal

Brian Cody celebrates at the final whistle Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Kilkenny and Tipp play out of the all-time great games but can’t be separated after 70 minutes

Seanan, Roisin and Suzanne Raggett before the final James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Richie Power scores a goal past goalkeeper Darren Gleeson Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Richie Power and Richie Hogan with Paddy Stapleton and Padraic Maher Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Barry Kelly and manager Brian Cody after the game James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO