Though not on the pitch, Lynch did his part

 Injured Limerick hurler Cian Lynch after his side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final. Photo: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

John Kiely confirmed an inspiring talk from injured two-time hurler of the year Cian Lynch concluded Limerick’s training session on Friday ahead of this All-Ireland final.

Lynch had been sparkling in training last Sunday morning when he suffered an ankle injury which kept him out of the decider against Kilkenny