Gallery: Driving rain during Limerick v Kilkenny

Updated / Monday, 11 Aug 2014 17:01
The sliotar just goes over Kilkenny goalkeeper David Herity and the bar
The sliotar just goes over Kilkenny goalkeeper David Herity and the bar

Driving rain tested the players skills to the limit and made for some spectacular images during the All-Ireland semi-final hurling clash of Limerick and Kilkenny at Croke Park

Limerick forward Declan Hannon
Limerick forward Declan Hannon
Kilkenny defender Jackie Tyrell
Kilkenny defender Jackie Tyrell
Jackie Tyrell and Shane Dowling compete for a high ball
Jackie Tyrell and Shane Dowling compete for a high ball
Shane Dowling improvised to brilliant effect to land one of his points
Shane Dowling improvised to brilliant effect to land one of his points
Referee James McGrath has some difficult calls to make with conditions making things that much more difficult
Referee James McGrath has some difficult calls to make with conditions making things that much more difficult
Rain sweeps across the pitch at Croke Park
Rain sweeps across the pitch at Croke Park
A supporter takes shelter under his coat during the heavy rain
A supporter takes shelter under his coat during the heavy rain
After the storm: Kilkenny's Richie Hogan consoles Wayne McNamara of Limerick after the final whistle
After the storm: Kilkenny's Richie Hogan consoles Wayne McNamara of Limerick after the final whistle

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