Limerick hurling star Kyle Hayes has become the center of social media attention following his team’s victory in the Munster final. Following their win against Cork—marking the team’s seventh Munster title in eight years—Hayes and his teammates gathered at The Village Inn in Ballyorgan to celebrate.
Video footage, originally shared by musician Eddie Sherlock, shows Hayes performing the classic country tune “King of the Road” while joined by teammates including Gearoid Hegarty, Tom Morrissey, Barry Nash, Cian Lynch, Darragh O’Donovan, and Nickie Quaid. The clip has since garnered thousands of views across various platforms, with fans praising the team’s camaraderie off the pitch.
According to reports from the Limerick Leader, the team stopped at the pub around 7:00 p.m. on Sunday as they crossed back into Limerick. The lighthearted performance has been widely received by supporters, with many noting the refreshing sight of decorated champions celebrating their recent success together.