Mattie Kenny paid tribute to James Madden's performance in Dublin's victory Galway on Saturday - coming just one day after the funeral of Madden's father, Noel.
Dublin are into the Leinster Hurling final after a deserved 1-18 to 1-14 win over Galway at Croke Park.
But it was a particularly emotional day for both defender Madden and Kenny himself, who lost his brother-in-law Michael Flanagan in recent days.
Kenny said after the match: "It was huge courage that James showed today.
"His dad passed away and was laid to rest yesterday, so to come out and put in a type of performance like that today just shows the type of person, the type of player and the type of man he is.
"To his mum Helen and his sister Aine, I'm sure they are very emotional at home today.
"My own brother-in-law is being buried tomorrow. All of the Flanagans are huge Galway people and huge Dublin and Cuala supporters also.
"It's for all of them that victory today."
The Dubs went into the match as the underdogs against a Galway side that many are tipping for All-Ireland glory.
But after Alan Nolan stopped some early shots on goal from Joe Canning, Dublin raced into an early lead and should have been more than two points ahead at half-time.
Galway got a lifeline when Conor Whelan used his pace and power to barge through the Dublin defence and find the back of the bet.
But shortly afterwards some great composure from Dublin sub Oisin O'Rourke saw him find an onrushing Chris Crummey to score a brilliant goal.
And Galway were never able to bridge the gap and will now go into the qualifiers.
For Dublin they will have the chance to win their first Leinster title since 2013, with Wexford and Kilkenny contesting the other semi-final.
