JP McManus takes to the field as Limerick slammed for shock Dublin defeat
Billionaire businessman JP McManus was a shoulder to cry on for the Limerick hurling squad on Saturday following their shock loss against a 14-man Dublin team.
The Treaty City were the heavy favourites entering the game which was held at Croke Park, and one might have thought it was all but done when Dublin captain Chris Crummey was sent off within the first 15 minutes of the game.
However, Limerick were unable to use their extra player to their advantage with the two second-half goals within seconds of each other proving that Dublin were well able for the challenge. The Treaty City were the favourites entering the game which was held at Croke Park, and one might have thought it was all but done when Dublin captain Chris Crummey was sent off within the first 15 minutes of the game. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
After 70 minutes of play, along with injury time, the Dubs were victorious 2-24 (30) to 0-28, booking themselves a semi-final spot with Cork.
Avid Limerick GAA supporter JP McManus was on the pitch moments after the final whistle, seen alongside a number of Limerick's star players as they dealt with the loss.
It will be the first time the Limerick side won't contest an All-Ireland semi-final since 2018, with coach John Kiely extending best wishes to Dublin going forward. It will be the first time the Limerick side won't contest an All Ireland semi-final since 2018, with coach John Kiely extending best wishes to Dublin going forward. Pic: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile
'It's disappointing but it's the reality, we wish Dublin the very best of luck as they go forward now,' the Limerick coach said, 'That's it, we're done.
'Dublin deserve great credit for their performance, to win that game with 14 men for such a long period of time is a fantastic achievement for them.'
Viewers and fans took to social media to have their say on the insane win for Dublin, with one writing: 'Deserved win for Dublin. Fair play.' Seamus Flanagan of Limerick. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
'Sensed it was on & went for it. Can't help think the effects of that Munster final was still in the head for Limerick. Heart not fully in it.'
Another shared: 'To call that poor by Limerick would be an understatement. Absolutely miles off it since Dublin were reduced to 14 men.'
A third said: 'Fair play to Dublin, great battling performance despite being down a man for majority of game, Limerick's application disgraceful! No desire to win 50.50s, handle the ball with care, no urgency… got what we deserved, take nothing away from the Dubs though, well deserved.'
Dublin meet Cork on Saturday, July 5 at Croke Park for the All Ireland semi-final, with the second semi-final taking place between Kilkenny and Tipperary on Sunday, July 6.
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