'We lost that 1979 semi-final against Galway going up on the train...'

After a loss to Limerick in the league, the team went to the Channel Islands f

or a week, training for two hours a day. Such a trip would be regarded as commonplace, almost passé by now, but was something new back then.
In that game, Tom Cashman got injured, allowing John Fenton to come in for his championship debut.

While admitting that it was the biggest disappointment of his career, Horgan (below) was nonetheless philosophical.

“At the end of the day, everything is forgettable, the world keeps turning.”

Munster SHC semi-final June 2, Páirc Uí Chaoimh Cork 1-14 Tipperary 2-10:
Munster SHC final July 7, Thurles Cork 2-14 Limerick 0-9:
All-Ireland SHC semi-final August 4, Croke Park Galway 2-14 Cork 1-13: