Senior Cup still has special status for Munster’s big two

There were times throughout the last century when a Munster Senior Cup clash of Garryowen and Cork Constitution would have tested the capacities of Markets Field, Thomond Park, The Mardyke or Musgrave Park.

How times have changed.

Take Saturday as an example. The attendance at the semi-final meeting of these famed clubs at Dooradoyle was watched by about 200 hardy souls.