Even though Glen Rovers gained revenge in the county final of 1976, Blackrock bounced back in 1978. Once again it was 'the Glen' who stood in 'the Rockies' way; however, Mac Curtain added a second county championship medal to his collection following a huge 4-12 to 1-7 victory. Once again 'the Rockies' stormed through the provincial championship and defeated Newmarket-on-Fergus in the final by two goals, giving Mac Curtain a second Munster club medal. The subsequent All-Ireland final saw Cork take on Kilkenny again. This time it was Blackrock versus Ballyhale Shamrocks. Ray Cummins scored two goals in rapid succession in the opening thirty minutes to put his club in the driving seat. At the full-time whistle Blackrock were the winners by 5-7 to 5-5. It was Mac Curtain's first All-Ireland club winners' medal.