It was a memorable day for Na Fianna in Parnell Park on Sunday, as the Glasnevin club claimed their first ever Dublin senior hurling title.
The past two years had brought heartbreak for Na Fianna, who lost out in the dying moments of the 2021 final to Kilmacud, before losing to the same opposition in the 2022 decider.
They were determined to put things right this season, and it was indeed third time lucky on Sunday afternoon, as they took a clinical victory against Ballyboden St. Enda's.
Most would have expected a close game at Parnell Park, so the margin of victory managed by Na Fianna was surprising, as they kicked on to cruise to a massive 16-point victory over their southside rivals.
The game was almost won by half-time, as Na Fianna went in at the break ten points up, and they didn't take their foot off the gas, ultimately running out 2-19 to 0-09 winners.
Of their 2-19 tally, 0-10 was scored by Colin Currie, and 2-05 scored by brother Sean, with both of the Na Fianna goals coming in the first-half.
It was a special day for Na Fianna, the first north Dublin team to win the county hurling title in 17 years, and the emotion was plain to see on the faces of their players at full-time.
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In pictures: Memorable day for Na Fianna as they cruise to first ever Dublin SHC title
29 October 2023; Sean Currie of Na Fianna in action against Simon Lambert of Ballyboden St Endas during the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballyboden St Endas and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
29 October 2023; Luke McDwyer of Ballyboden St Endas in action against Diarmuid Clerkin of Na Fianna during the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballyboden St Endas and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
29 October 2023; Diarmuid Clerkin of Na Fianna is fouled by Conor Dooley of Ballyboden St Endas during the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballyboden St Endas and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
29 October 2023; Paddy Dunleavy of Ballyboden St Endas in action against Donal Ryan of Na Fianna during the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballyboden St Endas and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
29 October 2023; Shane Barrett of Na Fianna celebrates after his side's victory in the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballyboden St Endas and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
29 October 2023; Na Fianna manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin celebrates after his side's victory in the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballyboden St Endas and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
29 October 2023; Gavin King of Na Fianna after his side's victory in the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballyboden St Endas and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
29 October 2023; Luke Corcoran of Ballyboden St Endas after his side's defeat in the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballyboden St Endas and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
29 October 2023; John Tierney of Na Fianna with his father Adrian after the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballyboden St Endas and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
29 October 2023; Gavin King of Na Fianna after his side's victory in the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballyboden St Endas and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
29 October 2023; Na Fianna joint captains Donal Burke and Sean Baxter lift the The New Ireland Assurance Company Perpetual Challenge Cup after their side's victory in the Dublin County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Ballyboden St Endas and Na Fianna at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile
Na Fianna will face Westmeath champions Raharney in the Leinster SHC quarter-final in Mullingar on November 12.
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