Cregan: Munster glory badly needed

As Limerick won a first Munster senior hurling title since 1996 at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday, one man with a grandstand view has a unique link to Limerick past and Limerick future.

Eamonn Cregan is generally recognised as one of the county’s finest players and a pivotal member of the last team from Shannonside to win an All-Ireland back in 1973.

As a selector with the Limerick minor team that almost shocked favourites Waterford in a thrilling curtain-raiser, Cregan had a perfect position to watch a dramatic day unfold.