NATIONAL Football League winners and Tailteann Cup finalists Limerick have been honoured with a civic reception by Mayor John Moran and Council Príomh Chomhairleoir Cllr Catherine Slattery at County Hall, Dooradoyle.
Among the other guests was local TD and Sports Minister Patrick O’Donovan.
Mayor Moran said the Limerick team “have shown remarkable resilience and belief. Your performances this season have inspired supporters across Limerick and demonstrated what can be achieved with unity and determination. I’ve no doubt this is only the beginning of what this group will accomplish in the years ahead.”
Cllr Slattery told the team: “You’ve brought a real lift to Limerick football. For years, you’ve kept working, kept believing, and this year’s success is the reward for that persistence. You’ve captured the imagination of Limerick supporters and shown that our football story is one of courage and renewal.”
Council Director General, Dr Pat Daly, added: “The achievements of the Limerick footballers reflect the depth of sporting talent, dedication, and community pride that define Limerick. The Council is delighted to recognise them with this civic reception and we look forward to supporting them on the next stage of their journey.”
Captain Cillian Fahy described the occasion as a “massive honour” for the team.
Manager Jimmy Lee said the reception was “a wonderful acknowledgement of what this team has achieved this year, and you can see that pride in them.”
“It’s always extremely important that you are achieving your goals, the three times in Croke Park this season were special. We started the year with a clear goal: to elevate Limerick football, and I believe we’ve made real progress towards that ambition.”
Limerick return to action in the New Year with the return of the McGrath Cup.
Before that, the group head off on a deserved sun break this weekend.