In pics: Fans turn out in huge numbers for Tipperary's victorious homecoming celebrations

Around 30,000 supporters were at Semple Stadium last night to greet Liam Sheedy and his team.

THE ALL-IRELAND hurling champions Tipperary were welcomed back to Semple Stadium last night with the Liam MacCarthy Cup in front of an estimated 30,000 supporters.

The Premier County defeated old rivals Kilkenny in Sunday’s final to lift their third title this decade, making it their most successful spell since the 1960s.

Manager Liam Sheedy and captain Seamus Callanan led the way as players, backroom team members, officials, family members and supporters enjoyed the victorious homecoming celebrations.

In pics: Fans turn out in huge numbers for Tipperary's victorious homecoming celebrations

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Seamus Callanan and manager Liam Sheedy bring out the trophy
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The Tipperary squad in front of the fans
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Liam Sheedy celebrates with the Liam MacCarthy Cup
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Seamus Callanan speaks to the supporters
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Noel McGrath lifts the All-Ireland trophy
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The injured Patrick 'Bonner' Maher enjoys his moment
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Brendan Maher lifts up the Liam MacCarthy Cup
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Tipperary players celebrate
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Fans at Semple Stadium
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A view of the support at Semple Stadium
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The Tipperary squad
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Tipperary players show off the trophy to the crowd
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