Captaincy is no burden for Fergal

WATERFORD’S hurling captain was so caught up in the euphoria of their memorable triumph in the Guinness Munster hurling final that he didn’t think of the trophy presentation until a steward located him on the field.

It was one of the more interesting snippets to emerge from a log Fergal Hartley compiled on that fateful day for later publication.

Likewise, he hadn't prepared a speech.