Munster Hurling Final Day, Ireland 1978
Ойын-сауық
The special occasion that is a Munster Hurling Final with the highs and lows the experience brings to the players and supporters of Cork and Clare.
A Munster Hurling Final played in Thurles is one of the highlights of the Irish sporting calendar. Over 54,000 hurling fans were in town to be part of the occasion. Cork people were in confident mood with a long history of Munster and All Ireland success. Clare followers came to Semple stadium with hope seeking a first Munster title since 1932.
Doireann Ní Bhriain was in Thurles for P.M. to witness the range of emotions felt by players and supporters from both sides. President of Ireland Patrick Hillery a Clare man took his seat in the stand with Taoiseach and Cork man Jack Lynch.
In the end, it was Cork who emerged to retain their Munster title after a tense tie. A jubilant Cork captain Charlie McCarthy paid tribute to the Clare team. In the Clare dressingroom, there was disappointment mixed with a defiance to come back again.
Clare goalkeeper Seamus Durack expressed his disappointment at another Munster Final Loss.
It is the second time I have ever cried coming off the field after a match. I cried after being beaten in a Munster Under 21 Final. And this time I feel very dejected it will take me a few days to get over it.
Despite the defeat, Ger Loughnane remains defiant,
Our aim was to win an All Ireland. You may think inside this dressing room that aim is kind of forgotten now. But I can tell you it is not forgotten. We are still a very young team just a few fellows that mightn’t last the pace over the next few years. But we were beaten before and I am telling you we are going to back again.
The Clare coach Father Harry Bohan believes his team is good enough and young enough team to come back again. Supporters of the Banner county will have to wait awhile longer to fly victorious Clare flags.
The final score was Cork 0-13 Clare 0-11
This report for P.M. was broadcast on 1 July 1978. The reporter is Doireann Ní Bhriain.
Пікірлер: 18
My (late) dad at 2:38. What a lovely surprise. Thanks for uploading this.
@oppamaclare
Жыл бұрын
What's his name and from where? Thanks....
@patrickdowney2778
Жыл бұрын
@@oppamaclare Paddy Downey, Gaelic Games correspondent for the Irish Times between the 1960s and the 1990s. He was from Toormore in West Cork.
@winterishere9828
Жыл бұрын
@@patrickdowney2778 I remember the name though we didn't get the Irish Times often. A well spoken man he was RIP.
Watched this the evening before Jackie's funeral in Cratloe. RIP to a much loved legend. And up the Banner.
I'll never forget the sense of despair and disappointment leaving Semple Stadium that day. I can still feel it to this day. Thank the Lord I lived to see the county go on and win three All Irelands........to date. Cheeky Charlie displaying Cork's innate cockiness and confidence.....only one team can win and that's Cork. How times have changed.....no McCarthy down Leeside since 2005.....and rising I fear. Lovely piece. Many thanks.
@frankthornton589
Ай бұрын
Was at that game as a corkman Clare should have won this game
@seancrowe8488
Ай бұрын
Great display by Cork last Sat night Frank. Ye're on the way. Congrats.
Magic video, 4:28 Jimmy Smyth Clare legend
Hurling, a proper man’s game
I think you might have left out the bit that shows the hurling.
05:20 Ger with hair. Bizarrely reminds me of Shane O’Donnell 😂
A young Ger Loughnane is the image of Shane O'Donnell
Loughnane as defiant as ever. Great clip. I think i was at that game. I was deffo at the league finals. I remember the madness of winning.
@ruairiose7335
Жыл бұрын
By jesus he must’ve enjoyed it when Clare eventually ended the years of hurt in the 1990s. They endured some pain along the way. Nobody could begrudge them
This will be a fair game even if money has exchanged hands
4.10, Cork as humble & gracious in victory as ever. A segment of the speech that Charlie could have left out. Total arrogance & lack of sportsmanship
4:10 Cork inferiority complex is admitting you might be their equal 😂