Rugby’s return to Markets Field after 58 years was originally fixed for the Charity Cup final between Young Munster and Garryowen on October 21 but the tragic passing of Anthony Foley five days before put that historic game firmly on standby.

Anthony Foley would be impressed.

Years of patient hard work and dedication came to fruition at Thomond Park on Sunday when a group of Limerick teenagers from Newcastle West, Shanagolden and Abbeyfeale combined to win the Munster Youths U18 title for the first time.