FOR THE FIRST time since 1973, the Limerick hurlers have beaten Tipperary in Thurles in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship.

Having waited six years to contest a Munster final, TJ Ryan’s men will now play their second in as many years on July 13.

And, as they were last year, the Limerick fans and players were overjoyed with their success today.

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7. The crowd and players shared every second

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6. Seamus Hickey is VERY happy with the game’s final score

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5. The bench erupts at the final whistle

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4. While TJ Ryan and his selectors put a difficult pre-season behind them

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3. Gavin O’Mahony is mobbed at the final whistle

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2. Seamus Hickey is glad to be back playing championship hurling

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1. As the Limerick fans fill the Semple Stadium pitch

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