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John Fenton: It’s a possession game now and it’s doing nothing for the game of hurling as a spectacle

In any highlights reel of past Limerick-Cork hurling games, Nickie Quaid’s spectacular ‘steal’ on Cork’s Séamus Harnedy in the 2018 All-Ireland semi-final is bound to feature prominently.

Pictured at the launch of the 23rd annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge in Killarney Golf and Fishing Club on Mahony’s Point - in aid of Glenflesk clubman Jerry O’Leary - which takes place at Killarney GC on October 17 and 18 are Seamus Moynihan, John Fenton, Johnny Crowley, Ambrose O'Donovan and Eddie Keher. Photo: Don MacMonagle In any highlights reel of past Limerick-Cork hurling games, Nickie Quaid’s spectacular ‘steal’ on Cork’s Séamus Harnedy in the 2018 All-Ireland semi-final is bound to feature prominently. But even that moment of inspiration from the Limerick goalkeeper may cede to what many consider the greatest goal of all time, scored by John Fenton in the 1987 Munster SHC.

Ironically Quaid’s late father Tommy was Limerick goalkeeper as Fenton unleashed that ferocious ground shot from around 40 metres that there was simply no time or way to save..