Fans greet the Waterford team bus as it arrives at Croke Park. Photo: James Crombie Waterford’s Austin Gleeson and teammates arrive in Croke Park. Photo: Ryan Byrne Limerick arrive underneath the Croke Park stands. Photo: Ryan Byrne Captains Conor Prunty and Declan Hannon with referee Fergal Horgan for the toss. Photo: James Crombie The Irish Tricolour is flown over Croke Park by Air Corp helicopters ahead of the throw-in. Photo: Ryan Byrne The fly past from the Croke Park turf. Photo: Tommy Dickson Waterford’s Jack Fagan is swarmed by Seán Finn, Kyle Hayes, Barry Nash and Will O’Donoghue. Photo: Morgan Treacy Tom Morrissey scores one of his first-half points. Photo: Tommy Dickson Cut-outs made by schoolchildren line the stands in Croke Park. Photo: Morgan Treacy Waterford’s Kevin Moran up close and personal with Limerick’s Will O’Donoghue. Photo: Morgan Treacy Man of the match Gearóid Hegarty gets a run on Kevin Moean. Photo: Ryan Byrne A view of Croke Park during the second half. Photo: Tommy Grealy Limerick captain Declan Hannon lifts the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Photo: Tommy Dickson Unbridled joy for Limerick manager John Kiely with the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Photo: Morgan Treacy Full forward Seamus Flanagan, who scored three points, celebrates. Photo: Ryan Byrne Limerick’s Seán Finn celebrates. Photo: Tommy Dickson Limerick manager John Kiely, his squad and backroom team. Photo: Tommy Dickson Kyle Hayes, Seán Finn, Gearóid Hegarty and Darragh O’Donovan celebrate. Photo: Morgan Treacy The Limerick management and players celebrate with the Cusack Stand towering behind them. Photo: Ryan Byrne
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