for a goal. Tipperary's fourteen-point winning margin, 5–13 to 2–8, was the biggest All-Ireland final win since Tipperary had overwhelmed Laois in the 1949 decider. It was a disappointing end to Dillon's debut season, however, he was subsequently presented with the Cú Chulainn award for best full-back of the season. Kilkenny lost their provincial crown in 1965, however, Kilkenny bounced back in 1966 with Dillon collecting his first National Hurling League winners' medal and a second Leinster title. Dillon had been redeployed to the full-forward position for the season, however, the move proved short-lived. The provincial victory allowed Kilkenny to advance directly to the All-Ireland final where arch-rivals Cork provided the opposition. It was the first meeting of these two great sides since 1947 and 'the Cats' were installed as the firm favourites. In spite of this two goals by Colm Sheehan and a third from John O'Halloran gave Cork a merited 3–9 to 1–10 victory over an Eddie Keher-inspired Kilkenny. For the second time in three years Dillon found himself on the losing side on All-Ireland final day. The following year Kilkenny continued their provincial dominance with Dillon picking up a third Leinster title before lining out in a third All-Ireland final at Croke Park. Tipperary were Kilkenny's opponents on the day, however, by this stage Tipp's pool of players was ageing and the county's hurling fortunes were in decline. Kilkenny proved more than a match for the Munster champions. Goals from Paddy Moran, Martin Brennan and Tom Walsh at vital times laid to rest a bogey that Tipperary had over Kilkenny since 1922. A 3–8 to 2–7 score line gave Dillon his first All-Ireland winners' medal. He later collected a second Cú Chulainn award. Wexford put an end to Kilkenny's hopes of retaining the title in 1968, however, the Noresiders bounced back the following year with Dillon collecting a fourth Leinster medal. Cork faced Kilkenny in the subsequent All-Ireland final and revenge for 1966 was foremost in the minds of the Kilkenny team. For a while it looked as if the Leesiders would triumph over their great rivals once again, however, five points from Kilkenny in the last seven minutes gave Dillon a second All-Ireland winners' medal. Kilkenny lost their provincial and All-Ireland titles in 1970, however, 1971 saw Dillon capture a fifth provincial winners' medal as Kilkenny began to assert their dominance over Wexford. The Leinster champions