sentences:  He did not play in 1953, returning to the Irish side in September 1954 for what would be his finest performance for them.He made both his highest score and took his best bowling figures in the match against the MCC, scoring 23 not out in the Irish first innings and taking 8/48 in the MCC second innings.He took 14/97 overall in the match, the best bowling figures in all cricket for Ireland.