Tributes have been made to the Limerick super-fan John Hunt, who has passed away aged 98. Hunt saw Limerick win their last two All-Ireland titles, the later ending an 82-year drought. In 1936, Hunt saw Limerick beat Kilkenny and in 2018 he travelled from Chicago to see the Treaty County overcome Galway. "And here I am 45 years later with my grandson, Ed, to see Limerick win another All-Ireland." "The Limerick Hurling Club Chicago would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Hunt family on the passing of the Great John Hunt.

Source: Irish Examiner March 31, 2019 08:31 UTC