Limerick win 'one of the best days Dublin have had'

O'Sullivan scored Dublin's second goal as they held on for a famous win against Limerick

Dublin forward Cian O'Sullivan said their shock 2-24 to 0-28 All-Ireland quarter-final win against Limerick is "up there with one of the best days we've ever had as a group".

Despite playing the majority of the game with 14 men after captain Chris Crummey's 15th-minute red card, the Dubs recorded a famous win as they reached the All-Ireland semi-finals for the first time since 2013.

O'Sullivan, who scored Dublin's second goal, praised his side's dogged display in their victory.

"Credit to the lads, 14 men for 55 minutes what more could you ask for, never mind beating Limerick the best team down through the last 10 years," he told BBC Sport NI.

"Out there it felt like the final whistle couldn't have come soon enough, they got a chance towards the end and had a pop at goal, but we kept it out. We kept them at arm's length, and everyone left it out there."

Dubs boss Niall O Ceallachain added that he "knew" his side were capable of causing an upset against Limerick, something they will look to do again in the last four against Cork on 5 July, which can be watched live on the BBC.

"We probably felt we weren't as far off this as the outside noise thought we were," he said.

"There isn't the level of respect to Dublin hurling which should be given at times, but we haven't earned that so days like today are really important."

Limerick also lost the Munster final earlier this month

Whilst it was a glorious day for Dublin, it was another disappointing afternoon for Limerick, whose Munster reign was ended by Cork earlier this month.

Limerick boss John Kiely admitted his side simply failed to get going at Croke Park, despite their numerical advantage.

"I think in every department you have to say Dublin had the edge on us, they were just sharper on the breaking ball, better on their own restarts, better on our restarts and better in front of goal," he admitted.

"Everything was sticking and there's no reason I can put my finger on; you have to say hats off to Dublin they played very well and deserved to win the match.

"For us it's disappointing our season ends like this, but we have to accept this, we were beaten by a better team."