John Fogarty: Limerick have overcome all rivals — and all of the narratives too

If, as Kiely noted, the neutrals moved away from Limerick this year, the champions will feel even more isolated in 2023. But they've shown they can cope

The devoted: Limerick fans stand in front of a sign that reads “John and his Apostles” at All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions Limerick homecoming in TUS Gaelic Grounds. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher

Box office by deed, Limerick are led by a manager whose words are almost as appealing.

Plenty of John Kiely's utterances are carried elsewhere in today’s edition and there are more here as he offers insight into how Limerick learned that the media is a game too. An opinion against or too much in favour of Limerick goes uncontested and the repercussions, he believes, can be costly.