THE CRUELLEST BLOW

John Galvin has given his footballing life in the pursuit of glory with Limerick but now, with Croker in sight, the cruciate ligament injury victim will be forced to watch his teammates from the sidelines.

HIS was the dream and this is his nightmare.

After the final whistle went in Portlaoise last Saturday, John Galvin went straight to the middle of the field just like every other Limerick man, woman and child.