A typical Mick Dunne commentary on the 1979 All-Ireland Hurling Final between Kilkenny and Galway.

In this clip Dunne's descriptive coverage includes the weather, the slippery ball and the greasy conditions on the pitch and a goal for Kilkenny.

The accompanying image shows players in action during the 1979 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final between Galway and Kilkenny, in Dublin's Croke Park on 2 September that year. The Kilkenny players are in black and amber. The final was won by Kilkenny 2-12 to Galway's 1-8.

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