Na Piarsaigh’s Shane Dowling Cushendall’s Sean Delargy Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE

The mighty Ruairi Ogs of Cushendall are still recovering from their All-Ireland club hurling final defeat to Na Piarsaigh on St Patrick’s day.

The weekend will have been a quiet one for the Antrim men, as they reflect on what might have been.

Cushendall lost by 2-25 to 2-14, but it was the opening burst of scoring from their Limerick opponents that did them in.

John McKillop’s side couldn’t catch up for the rest of the game, despite huge performances from Shane McNaughton. But in the aftermath they were met with a good deal of well wishes from a lot of fans.

Proud to be apart of this village! Been an amazing year!… https://t.co/FQ0Eu9cNHP

— Ryan McCambridge (@RyanMcC955) March 20, 2016

So proud to be a Ruairi Og! pic.twitter.com/LaPVx665WA

— Arron Graffin (@AGraffin) March 18, 2016

A massive thank you to our club & supporters. You have made this an amazing experience. We are all hurt but we will learn & improve. Thanks

— Neil McManus (@Neilmcmanus88) March 17, 2016

Also a huge thank you to former Cork & Middletown GAA hurler and current Na Piarsaigh team… https://t.co/0o5KFOincC

— Neil McManus (@Neilmcmanus88) March 17, 2016

It was a tough day out for two teams. Fair play Cushendall, a great year @ Croke Park https://t.co/EdFr5itcOz

— Conor McCann (@itisconor) March 17, 2016

Hard luck cushendall! This football final is Gona be some game! #AIBclubFinals

— Chris Kerr (@Kerrso86) March 17, 2016

Great spirit @RuairiOgCdall An amazing journey to croke park. Be proud ?? #RuairiOg pic.twitter.com/bSVPNbYHUy

— Official Antrim GAA (@AontroimGAA) March 17, 2016