Limerick ended their 45-year wait to win an All-Ireland hurling title after beating Galway 3-16 to 2-18 at Croke Park.
An estimated 40,000 Limerick fans roared John Kiely’s men to victory with thousands more cheering the players on at the Gaelic Grounds.
Here, Off The Ball rounds up the best reaction from Croke Park as Limerick’s class of 2018 took their place in history...
"We don't know what's ahead of us but we'll take it one step at a time and enjoy every bit of it."
John Kiely spoke to @MaireTNC after guiding Limerick to their first All-Ireland title in 45 years.@BoyleSports pic.twitter.com/Bk2akz9SlM
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) August 19, 2018
"I think excitement will be the real emotions that they will be feeling."
Tommy Walsh believes relief will be the last feeling Limerick players will have on their mind after winning the All-Ireland.@BoyleSports pic.twitter.com/Yg6XkLscLt
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) August 19, 2018
"The boys came up with the best intentions for the day but it just didn't roll for us."
Galway boss Micheal Donoghue reflected on a disappointing All-Ireland final day for the Tribesmen.@BoyleSports pic.twitter.com/orTIAk8OyH
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) August 19, 2018
"My mother was going cracked at home. I actually moved in with my grandparents so she wouldn't have to put up with me anymore."
Darragh O'Donovan admitted he wasn't the easiest person to live with in the lead up to Limerick's All-Ireland triumph.@BoyleSports pic.twitter.com/4zjFFsaiFK
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) August 19, 2018
"When Shane Dowling put that ball in the net, I told everyone on @offtheball - game over!"
Tommy Walsh praised Galway for showing fighting spirit in their All-Ireland final loss to Limerick.@BoyleSports pic.twitter.com/Nh0a1ggEpq
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) August 19, 2018
Tommy Walsh praise Limerick's All-Ireland winning side: "The schools, the clubs, the underage set ups - When you have that going well, young people will eventually become old" - @BoyleSports 🎙 #AllIrelandFinal2018 @LimerickCLG pic.twitter.com/F8ZBtDnscn
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) August 19, 2018
"Forget about it as quick as you can and get back up."
Tommy Walsh believes Galway will be able to recover from their All-Ireland loss to Limerick.@BoyleSports pic.twitter.com/EHzEVqO8JA
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) August 19, 2018
