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Limerick regain crown with emphatic demolition of Galway
A third-quarter scoring burst put the game out of reach as Limerick won their sixth All-Ireland final under John Kiely.
- On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Limerick reclaimed the All-Ireland Hurling Final title, defeating Galway in a dominant display at Croke Park marking a triumphant return for the Munster champions in the John Kiely era.
- Limerick advanced after winning the Munster championship and a semi-final against Clare, while Galway reached the final following victories in the Leinster championship against Dublin and a win over Cork.
- Cathal O'Neill effectively sealed the victory by scoring a goal on 42 minutes, while Galway's challenge faltered after Ronan Glennon received a straight red card with just over 10 minutes remaining.
- Despite the best efforts of Galway goalkeeper Darach Fahy and the accuracy of free-taker Aaron Niland, Limerick secured an 11-point victory in a largely one-sided decider.
- Captain Cian Lynch led the team alongside his partner Dayna Slattery, steering the squad to another title in a season defined by their physical dominance and control.
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Limerick's Cian Lynch met girlfriend Dayna the old fashioned way
Cian Lynch will wear the captain's badge this year as he leads the Limerick hurlers in their quest for another All-Ireland title as they take on Galway, and right by his side will be not just his partner Dayna Slattery, but their twins as well. The couple kept their relationship out of the public eye […]
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