John Kiely: Second All-Ireland gives Limerick players 'sense of freedom' for future years

Kiely says the memory of Limerick's difficult 2017 season continues to inspire the group and drive them on

Limerick manager John Kiely lifts the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

John Kiely has admitted that taking just two seasons to back up the breakthrough All-Ireland win of 2018 with Limerick was "hugely satisfying".

Kiely guided the Shannonsiders to their first MacCarthy Cup success in 45 years in 2018 and required just 28 more months to repeat the feat.