The end of the Limerick love-in was always coming

The outpouring of love doesn’t flow forever. It happened to the Clare hurlers in the 1990s. It happened to the Tyrone footballers in the 2000s. It is happening to the Limerick hurlers.

TO WIN JUST ONCE: It is a proud GAA tradition. Maiden All-Ireland winners or the end of a drought are eagerly embraced by neutrals everywhere. That feeling is understandable. Everyone wants to win just once. Pic. Brian Arthur

It is a proud GAA tradition. Maiden All-Ireland winners or the end of a drought are eagerly embraced by neutrals everywhere. That feeling is understandable. Everyone wants to win just once.

The outpouring of love doesn’t flow forever. Eventually the tap is turned off. It happened to the Clare hurlers in the 1990s. It happened to the Tyrone footballers in the 2000s. It is happening to the Limerick hurlers. Success breeds success. Success breeds a sick-of-them sentiment.