Limerick turned the game around in the second half to win a fourth All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship in a row with a nine-point victory and break Kilkenny hearts.
The final score was 2-15 to 0-30 in favour of the Treaty.
The Cats were the better team in the first half and went in with a 1-09 to 0-9 lead.
Kilkenny came out flying and at times looked like they could pull away, however, Limerick grew into the game to prevent that from happening.
Eoin Cody scored the crucial goal for Kilkenny.
Eoin Cody celebrates his goal. Photo: Bryan Keane/Inpho
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Kilkenny started the second half well with a second goal coming from Paddy Deegan, who literally broke the net with the force of his goal.
However, Limerick found another gear and really upped their game.
After the goal, Limerick scored five points in a row to level the game
By James Cox
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