Limerick’s Cian Lynch Named Hurler Of The Year

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The Sunday Game have chosen Limerick’s Cian Lych as their Player of the Year, with back-to-back All-Ireland champions Limerick dominating the selection. 

Lynch hit six points as Limerick defeated Cork 3-32 to 1-22 at Croke Park, the highest tally ever recorded by a side in an All-Ireland Hurling final. The Treaty County have 11 players on the team while finalists Cork, semi-finalists Waterford and Kilkenny, and Clare have one each. 

Limerick took their place in the pantheon of hurling greats after crushing Cork to seal back-to-back All-Ireland titles for the first time.

The Final had an attendance capped at 40,000 due to Covid restrictions.