Tipperary star uses Liam MacCarthy Cup as wedding gift for lucky couple – sparking Tipp, Tipp chants
The hilarious scene unfolded at the Talbot Hotel in Clonmel.
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Shelly made his own entrance to maximise the spectacle
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The happy couple got to raise the trophy into the air
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The 24-year-old became the first goalkeeper to ever score from play in an All-Ireland hurling final
The staff shared the raucous reception Shelly and the Cup received on the hotel's
It was then further shared by sports writer Stephen Gleeson. While doing so, he remarked: "Tipperary hurling keeper Rhys Shelly is some all-rounder this week.
"Makes a key point blank save against Thurles Sarsfields, saves a penalty against John McGrath, will play in a Mid-Tipp final on Sunday & finds time to bring the Liam MacCarthy Cup to a wedding in Clonmel."
The quintessentially Irish moment was added to by not only the presence of Tipp flags in the background but also The Sunday Game theme tune blaring in the background.
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While last week saw everyone's social media feed filled with blue and gold celebrations, the past few days have witnessed an avalanche of green and gold joy after
Monday's initial homecoming
Dingle was the setting for Tuesday's shindig. Paul Geaney owns a pub in the coastal town and
The now three-time All-Ireland winner hailed: "We're out in Dingle tonight. A few weeks ago David asked ye all to come out and back and ye did."
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As the camera panned over the whole street, the 34-year-old went on to compare it to New Year's Eve such was the turn-out.
He added: "This is unbelievable to be a part of. It's probably the best we've ever seen for Kerry. I'm emotional but we're enjoying every minute of it."
Kerry GAA star leads All-Ireland homecoming celebrations from HIS pub in front of huge street parade
The instance he referenced about talisman
Looking ahead to returning to
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"I'm not sure they realise the impact they can have on us in Croke Park.
"When we hear that Kerry crowd behind you it's worth five and six points to you in a game.'
So it proved as while
That improved connection was evident in further wins against Ulster opposition.
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