IT was a momentous day in Croke Park on Saturday for Kerry hurling, with the Kingdom beating Derry by 1-20 to 0-12 to collect their second ever Christy Ring Cup.
From Lixnaw to the Liffey, here was the reaction on Twitter.
It’s official, John ‘Tweak’ Griffin lifts the cup high at headquarters.
ICYMI yesterday, @Kerry_Official defeated @Doiregaa to win the Christy Ring Cup final http://t.co/PaPeM5SdId #GAA pic.twitter.com/4SXKKn3zxL
— The GAA (@officialgaa) June 7, 2015
Nobody deserved it more than @tweek09 yesterday. Great dedication down through the years paid off! Well done. #ChristyRing
— Damien O’ Cíosáin (@dkissane13) June 7, 2015
Castledrum National School, outside Castlemaine, showed their support for the team with a colours day.
County colours day held yesterday. Congrats to @kerryhurling on their Christy Ring victory. pic.twitter.com/7PefjJbP8B
— castledrumns (@castledrumns) June 7, 2015
The great Brendan Cummins, was a terrific asset to the team all year as goalkeeper coach.
If Carlsberg did goalies….!! @philip_lucid @Stephenmurf_1 pic.twitter.com/dCPrfSuBO9
— Brendan Cummins (@BrenCummins1) June 6, 2015
Manager Eamonn Kelly’s club in Tipperary were taking notice.
Congrats to Eamonn Kelly on guiding Kerry to victory in the Christy Ring Cup Final yesterday.
— Kildangan GAA (@KildanganGAA15) June 7, 2015
Team coach, Conor Gleeson, also a Tipperary man was receiving plaudits from the Premier.
Congrats to Conor Gleeson and the @Kerry_Official team on yesterdays Christy Ring Cup victory. Great progress being made. #ontherise
— BoherlahanDuallaGAA (@BoherlahanDGAA) June 7, 2015
For once in the county, the footballers had to take a back seat.
What a great year these guys are having!! Up the kingdom. Congrats @tweek09 pic.twitter.com/meDsh6UHCM
— Tomás Ó Sé (@tomas5ky) June 6, 2015
Well done @tweek09 & all the @Kerry_Official hurlers! Great win lads
— Darran O’Sullivan (@Darransull86) June 6, 2015
Martin Ferris is a neighbour of a lot of the players on the side.
Well done to the Kerry senior hurlers on a fantastic win over Derry in the Christy Ring Final. #GAA
— Martin Ferris TD (@FerrisMartin) June 6, 2015
A man who is also no stranger to North Kerry was offering his congratulations.
Huge admiration for @Doiregaa hurlers who gave everything in today’s Christy Ring Final.Congrats to worthy Champions @Kerry_Official #GAA
— Martin McGuinness (@M_McGuinness_SF) June 6, 2015
Two Crotta men, Sean Weir and Shane Nolan, were beaming with smiles post match
Congrats to @ShaneNolan15 & Sean Weir & @Kerry_Official teammates on their great victory over @Doiregaa #ChristyRing pic.twitter.com/p4Rk4DcpaC
— Parkers Pub (@parkerspub) June 6, 2015
It was Nolan who was the star of the show hitting a goal and eight points.
Christy Ring Cup result: Kerry 1-20 Derry 0-12. Kerry are the champions. #GAA pic.twitter.com/ZWtFjyEl60
— RTÉ GAA (@RTEgaa) June 6, 2015
Jubilant scenes out on the pitch with family, friends and the Kerry hurling fraternity all involved.
Check out all the images from @Kerry_Official‘s Christy Ring success today – http://t.co/tMxGkgKcCl #GAA #Champs pic.twitter.com/FxA6d53HSL
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) June 6, 2015
The GAA former president, Sean Kelly, was getting in on the act also.
Tweet 4 a Tweak. Cpt John Griffin @tweak09 , Sector, Ex Star D Jeahy & I @Kerry_Official . Christy Ring Champions pic.twitter.com/xj1LmvsYDh
— Sean Kelly MEP (@SeanKellyMEP) June 6, 2015
It wasn’t long before sights were set on 2016.
Congrats to the Kerry hurlers on winning the Christy ring cup! Next year, the Liam Mccarthy 🙂
— Mairéad O’Leary (@mairead_oleary) June 6, 2015
Kerry will play in Leinster next year after clinching the Christy Ring Cup http://t.co/t1tAdbnkP7 pic.twitter.com/dW4u6TmXJJ
— The42.ie (@The42_ie) June 6, 2015
So proud of the @Kerry_Official hurlers. Div 2a champions, promoted to Div 1B , and now Christy Ring Champions. What a year
— Patricia Lynch (@lynchpatricia92) June 6, 2015
Well done @Kerry_Official on winning the Christy Ring cup this eve! #CiarraíAbú 💚💛
— Maria McMahon (@breen_maria) June 6, 2015
