Emotional Kiely knows Limerick have never gone deeper in the well

"It's probably even a better performance than I'd hoped for, to be honest"

17 July 2022; Limerick manager John Kiely celebrates with Limerick GAA chairman John Cregan after their side's victory in he GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Kilkenny and Limerick at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

There was a gargantuan release of emotion by John Kiely at the final whistle.

Well naturally, says you, he had after all just masterminded a fourth All-Ireland final win in five seasons.