The weather was ideal in Croke Park for the replay of Kilkenny v Tipperary in the All-Ireland Hurling Championship final
Scores were aplenty in the first meeting of the teamsKilkenny fans were in a familiar position on All-Ireland final daySisters Padrena Clancy, Ghrainne Clancy and Tracy Clancy supporting their countyTipperary’s Brendan Maher and Michael Fennelly of Kilkenny battle during the early stagesPatrick Maher was one of the big players for Tipperary in the drawn gameBrian Cody directs his players early onJames Woodlock of Tipperary is put under pressure from the Cats defenceTipperary made the big break through in the first half - Seamus Callanan with the goalNoel McGrath of Tipperary fights for the ball with Kilkenny's Eoin LarkinNoel McGrath of Tipp tackles Kieran Joyce, who was named man of the matchPatrick Maher of Tipp closes in on JoyceBrendan Maher and Padraic Maher try to get to grips with with Colin FennellyKilkenny’s TJ Reid swings through Cathal Barrett, James Barry and goalkeeper Darren Gleeson of TipperaryKilkenny's Colin Fennelly comes out on top against Paddy Stapleton of TipperaryDarren Gleeson, superb all day, saves from Colin Fennelly in the second halfBut it was goals from John and Richie Power that proved too much for Tipperary in the endLester Ryan of Kilkenny lifts the Liam MacCarthy cup - the 35th title for the CatsFireworks at CrokerPassing on the crown? Henry Shefflin places a hat on his son Henry's head after the gameJJ Delaney jumps for joy in front of Hill 16It may be against health and safety regulations but these Kilkenny fans don't careLast man standing - JJ Delaney takes it all in
