WATCH: The touching moment 98-year-old Limerick fan lifted the Liam McCarthy cup

The 98-year-old, who’s been living in Chicago for 70 years, was at Croke Park in 1936 when his beloved home county beat Kilkenny in the All-Ireland SHC final.

WATCH: The touching moment 98-year-old Limerick fan lifted the Liam McCarthy cup

Limerick man John Hunt stole the limelight on The Late Late Show last night as he achieved his lifelong dream of raising the Liam McCarthy Cup above his head.

The 98-year-old, who’s been living in Chicago for 70 years, was at Croke Park in 1936 when his beloved home county beat Kilkenny in the All-Ireland SHC final and didn’t let his health, distance or travel delays take away his chance to witness Limerick take the title again this year.

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