Trophies
At the end of the Munster final, the winning team is presented with a trophy. The untitled cup, which is similar in design to the Liam McCarthy Cup, is held by the winning team until the following year's final. Traditionally, the presentation is made at a special rostrum in the stand where GAA and political dignitaries and special guests view the match.
The cup is decorated with ribbons in the colours of the winning team. During the game the cup actually has both teams' sets of ribbons attached and the runners-up ribbons are removed before the presentation. The winning captain accepts the cup on behalf of his team before giving a short speech. Individual members of the winning team then have an opportunity to come to the rostrum to luft the cup.
The present trophy, sometimes referred to as the Munster Hurling Cup, is the second. The first was used from 1928, when it was donated by the Munster Council, until 1990 when a replica was commissioned due to old age.
Read more about this topic: Munster Senior Hurling Championship
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