Cian Lynch appreciates that he has a lot to be grateful for – both on and off the hurling field.

The Limerick maestro experienced tough defeats during his early days on the county’s senior squad so he is not taking the current run of unprecedented success for granted.

“I came into the panel in 2015 and things mightn't have gone our way in 2016 and 2017,” he said to GAA.ie after picking up the PWC GAA/GPA Hurler of the Month Award for August.

“So, I saw where your backs might be against the wall, and now we're after winning an All-Ireland final this year.

“It's just about appreciation and I always harp on about it. For any youngster growing up, you're going to have disappointments, you're going to have days when things aren't going your way and you mightn't be feeling the greatest or you mightn't be in the form for training or school or homework, but just keep going.

“Keep looking at those things you're grateful for and thankful for. I suppose that's my personal way of looking at life presently. Just being able to get up in the morning and get up out of bed and attack the day is an absolute gift.

“I think all of us have to be grateful for that so that's my approach.”

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