Title win is ‘Holy Grail’ for Kerry’s Liverpool supporters

AS you can see from the sea of red that we’ve gathered here, Liverpool’s first Premier League win has gone down a treat with the Kerry-based supporter contingent after Man City were beaten by Chelsea, making it impossible for any team to catch Liverpool.

Indeed, Declan Carty – Secretary of the Liverpool Supporter’s Club in Listowel – said the league title, the club’s first top flight title in 30 years, was quite simply the “holy grail”.

In existence for 25 years, the Official Liverpool FC Supporter’s Club Listowel boasts over 100 members and, speaking to The Kerryman this week, Declan said that although they weren’t able to celebrate together, every single member let their voices be heard in the group chat.

“There were messages flying in left, right and centre come the final whistle at the City/ Chelsea game. My phone was hopping!” he said.

“It is just massive. It’s the holy grail. I know that we’ve won a good few trophies over the last 30 years but this has been the one that everyone craved, no doubt about it,” he continued.

While the prospect of fans being allowed to return to games is still a long way off yet, Declan is hoping that with the opening of pubs this week and later in mid-July that it won’t be long until he and some of the other supporters from the club will be able to get together and watch matches and celebrate properly.

“It was strange not being able to celebrate together but, hopefully, if things continue to ease in the next few weeks, we’ll be able to have a proper celebration together,” he continued.

Reds supporters Conor, Harry and Anna Mai Hughes celebrating with dad, Kerryman Editor Kevin.

Tristan and Rowan Murphy. Tristan is wearing his Dad’s kit from 30 years ago. Both boys are over the moon as is their dad James Murphy.

Liam O’Sullivan pictured with his son, Rory. Liam said that he’d been waiting 30 years for this moment, while Rory said he’d been waiting all his life!

Darren Harrington from Kenmare was one happy man this week as his beloved club captured the league title for the first time in 30 years.

Cillian O Sullivan with his neighbour, Denis Kelly, in Rossanean, Currow both enjoying a famous day.

Ryan Ellard (1) and Jamie Ellard (3) pictured celebrating Liverpool’s win.

Stephen Roche, Aaron O’Sullivan, Ella Power, Scott O’Sullivan, Ben O’Sullivan and Sam O’Sullivan celebrating the league win.

Sam Clerkin, Fossa, celebrating in style.

Liverpool supporter Madison Mai Sweeney (2) from Listowel.

Stephanie, Zach and Will O’Sullivan; Maria, Aoife, Damian and Deirdre Goggin with Adam, Olivia, Aléna and Alex Nassar after Liverpool’s inaugural Premier League title win.

The Duggan family from Cois Abhann in Tralee celebrating Liverpool’s league win: Jaime, Lee, Wayne, Mollie, Jesse, Yvonne and Edward with dog, Kasha.

Liverpool-mad fans James Whelan, aged 9, with his 16-week-old sister, Ellie, in Killarney.

Tiernan and Oisín Reidy from Scartaglen, who are both delighted with the successes of Mo Salah, Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool.

Kathleen Fitzgerald, Gary O’Leary, Laura Fitzgerald and Gillian Fitzgerald from Kilcummin celebrating Liverpool’s first Premier League title win.

Carla and Anna Griffin from Camp celebrating Liverpool winning the league (even though they live with United fans!)

LEFT: Maurice Linehan from Ardfert celebrating Liverpool’s historic win.

Valentia Island native Alan Curran – who is now living in the US – pictured with his sons, Aidan and Conor.

What a week it’s been for Deavan O’Flaherty and Nickayla Brosnan, who recently celebrated the birth of their now-one-week-old daughter, Shae, in the same week that Liverpool claimed the title.

ABOVE: Paul and Jason O’Sullivan from Waterville hold the flag aloft after Liverpool win the league.