‘It’s gas looking back’ – Ten years of Cian Lynch, from skinny teen to Limerick's spiritual leader

A decade on and now elevated to the captaincy, the Patrickswell man remains hungry for more — but the rat's tail hairstyle is a thing of the past 

WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE: Limerick captain Cian Lynch poses for a portrait at the launch of the Munster GAA Senior Hurling and Football Championship 2025 at Muckross House in Killarney, Kerry. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

They knew he was a gem even then. Ten years ago, a teenage Cian Lynch made his championship debut for Limerick. A skinny, sharpshooter in search of some silverware. Look how much has changed.

The Patrickswell man hit three points against Clare in the 2015 Munster quarter-final. He was fearless and dazzling and driven. Lynch laughs at the memory of it all, particularly his hairstyle. “The rat’s tail. Will we bring that back?”