THE INAUGURAL Awards Night celebration of the Munster Cricket Union was distinguished by recognition of the work over a lifetime of dedication to the game of two of Cork’s most distinguished cricketing personalities.

Win or lose at Lansdowne Road, the respective chief executives of Munster and Leinster will be back at their desks on Monday, planning the future of rugby in their provinces.

MAJESTIC Limerick imposed a severe reality check on Cork County at the Mardyke and the Shannonsiders’ win gave them the Munster Senior League cricket pennant for the first time in 14 years.

THE loss yesterday of the bowler/batsman John Power for the Royal Liver Senior Cup tie against CYM was disappointing news for a Cork County team intent on rewriting history in the competition.