Brian Gavin: Referee Seán Stack played his part in a Munster hurling epic

In front of a huge crowd, Stack showed little nerves and nailed the vast majority of the calls.

Referee Seán Stack during the Munster SHC clash between Cork and Limerick. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Referees are often asked why they do what they do when they get little thanks and plenty of grief.

Before Saturday’s epic, Seán Stack gave his answer on GAAGO. That in the cold, dark months, it was nights like the one that was about to unfurl that kept it going, and boy did it deliver.