Patrick Horgan: A setback like Sunday was almost necessary for Cork

Cork now have several tweaks to consider, having lost to Limerick in the league final

LAUNCHPAD: Limerick goalkeeper Nickie Quaid is tackled by Alan Connolly of Cork during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by John Sheridan/Sportsfile

Limerick were fast out of the blocks on Sunday last: they started with the breeze and they used it well. After running up a decent lead early on they never let Cork get back on level terms and kicked for home with a good scoring run at the end.

That breeze had a fair effect on both of the games, and it was significant that the winners of both games managed it better than their opponents.