Kilmallock Hurling manager, Ger 'Sparrow' O'Loughlin admits he didn't expect his side to make it to Croke Park for the All-Ireland Club finals.
The Limerick club take on Leinster Champions Ballyhale Shamrocks in this afternoons decider aiming to win their first ever All-Ireland club title.
Former Clare manager O'Loughlin says that while he didn't expect the side to make such progress, it is still a great opportunity.
Today is just Kilmallock's second ever All-Ireland Final, while Ballyahle are seeking a sixth title.
That one throws in at 2, while at 4 it's the football final where 1998-winners Corofin of Galway, go up against first-time finalists Slaughtneil of Derry.