It was a moment that captured the bond between team and supporters.
Sensing his players needed one final push, John Kiely turned to the Limerick crowd at Croke Park and urged them to make themselves heard.
The response was instant, with a wall of sound helping drive the Treaty men into another All-Ireland hurling final.
“They were so wrapped in the game, they forgot to do their job,” the Limerick hurling manager said in a post-match interview.
“You have a job to do. You have something to do. You can contribute.”
He credits the supporters for shouting on “every block, every hook, every catch” in the last seven minutes of the semi-final against Clare.
The Treaty take on the Tribesmen in Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final.
Eight years on from their memorable 2018 triumph over Galway, Limerick are back in the decider for the sixth time and Limerick supporters are ready to do their job.
Excitement was building at the Cúl Camp in Ahane GAA Club this week.
The 200 children taking part have grown up during Limerick’s most successful period in generations, with regular trips to All-Ireland finals becoming the norm.
“I’ll do my job on Sunday and you be doing your job, John Kiely” said 10-year-old camogie player, Patsy Power.
Gearoid Hegarty, Cian Lynch and Diarmuid Byrnes are some of the favourite players among the young fans in Ahane.
However, it is Tom and Dan Morrissey who get top billing.
Ahane chairman Donal Morrissey talks to Limerick minor hurling team members Conor Ryan, William Ryan and Danann Glynn
Ahane is celebrating its centenary year, and the brothers will give the club another reason to be proud.
Their father and club chairman, Donal Morrissey, is not underestimating the Galway opposition.
“I think the Galway team have a very similar profile to the Limerick team in 2018. They’re a team that you’re going to fear a little bit.
You’re going to give them a lot of respect. It won’t be an easy game on the day and I think it will go down to the wire,” he said.
“John Kiely will definitely be turning around to the crowd and urging them to get behind the team,” Donal Morrissey added.
Limerick has enjoyed success at underage level already this year.
The Treaty county snatched Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor hurling glory for the first time in 42 years with a 1-01 stoppage-time salvo to pip Tipperary in TUS Gaelic Grounds.
Monaleen clubman Conor Ryan said the Limerick hurling supporters played a key role in securing that victory.
“They’re like a substitute coming on and scoring a goal,” he said.
“When the crowd gets up and active, it’s like nothing else really. You just know they’re behind you. It’s like having a family member telling you, you’re doing well. It’s just lovely.”
Hopes are high that the senior side can follow the example set by Limerick’s minor hurlers.
On Sunday, the Treaty county renews its rivalry with Galway in the All-Ireland final.
One thing is certain – the green-and-white army will be there in full voice, determined to do its job.