THESE two great rivals have a habit of producing the unexpected.

SHANNON’S renowned spirit has rarely been seen to greater effect than at Clifford Park yesterday when they overcame a strong Cork Constitution side and the handicap of playing the last 20 minutes with 14 men to advance to the ODM Munster Senior Cup final.

Shannon 20 Dolphin 16

Shannon came from behind to pip Dolphin 20-16 in today's ODM Munster Senior Cup final, lifting the trophy for a seventh consecutive year.