sentences:  1979 saw Mac Curtain win a third Munster medal, however, Cork were defeated by Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final.In 1980 and 1981 Cork relinquished their Munster titles, however, Mac Curtain won back-to-back National Hurling League medals with his native-county.In 1982 Cork were back and Mac Curtain won his fourth provincial medal.