April 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm FBD Semple Stadium Thurles Referee: Sean Stack (Dublin)

Competition:

Munster Senior Hurling Championship

Description:

Tipperary will play Cork in Round 1 of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday April 19th at 4pm in FBD Semple Stadium Thurles.

Ticket Information

This game is now SOLD OUT.

Team News

Tipperary: Rhys Shelly (Moycarkey‑Borris), Robert Doyle (Clonoulty‑Rossmore), Eoghan Connolly (Cashel King Cormacs), Michael Breen (Ballina), Oisín O’Donoghue (Cashel King Cormacs), Ronan Maher (Thurles Sarsfields), Bryan O’Mara (Holycross‑Ballycahill), Willie Connors (Kiladangan), Craig Morgan (Kilruane MacDonaghs), Jake Morris (Nenagh Éire Óg), Andrew Ormond (JK Brackens), Conor Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields), Stefan Tobin (Carrick Swan), John McGrath (Loughmore‑Castleiney), Jason Forde (Silvermines).
Substitutes: Brian Hogan (Lorrha‑Dorrha), Seamus Kennedy (St Mary’s), Darragh McCarthy (Toomevara), Peter McGarry (St Mary’s), Brian McGrath (Loughmore‑Castleiney), Noel McGrath (Loughmore‑Castleiney), Sam O’Farrell (Nenagh Éire Óg), Johnny Ryan (Arravale Rovers), Keith Ryan (Upperchurch‑Drombane), Darragh Stakelum (Thurles Sarsfields), Alan Tynan (Roscrea).

Cork: Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig), Niall O’Leary (Castleyons), Ciarán Joyce (Castlemartyr), Seán O’Donoghue (Inniscarra), Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers), Robert Downey (Glen Rovers), Mark Coleman (Blarney), Tim O’Mahony (Newtownshandrum), Tommy O’Connell (Midleton), Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville), Shane Barrett (Blarney), Barry Walsh (Killeagh), William Buckley (St Finbarr’s), Alan Connolly (Blackrock), Brian Hayes (St Finbarr’s).
Substitutes: Paudie O’Sullivan (Fr O’Neill’s), Damien Cahalane (St Finbarr’s), Ger Millerick (Fr O’Neill’s), Cormac O’Brien (Newtownshandrum), Ethan Twomey (St Finbarr’s), Hugh O’Connor (Newmarket), Diarmuid Healy (Lisgoold), Robbie O’Flynn (Erin’s Own), Seamus Harnedy (St Ita’s), Pádraig Power (Blarney), Alan Walsh (Kanturk).

Tipperary v Cork

What a prospect on the opening weekend!
Tipperary, All-Ireland champions last year, take on Cork, last season’s Munster champions, in what promises to be a fascinating Championship encounter.

Adding extra spice to the contest is the memory of last year’s All-Ireland Final when, after trailing by six points at half-time, Tipperary produced a remarkable second-half display to outscore the Rebels by 3-14 to 0-2.

It was a stunning turnaround by a Tipperary side that had suffered heavy defeats to Cork earlier in the season — losing by fifteen points in the Munster round-robin and by ten points in the Allianz League Final.

Last Five Championship Meetings

  • 2025: Tipperary 3-27 Cork 1-18 (All-Ireland Final)
  • 2025: Cork 4-27 Tipperary 0-24 (Munster Round Robin)
  • 2024: Cork 4-30 Tipperary 1-21 (Munster Round Robin)
  • 2023: Cork 4-19 Tipperary 2-25 (Munster Round Robin)
  • 2022: Cork 3-30 Tipperary 1-24 (Munster Round Robin)

Match Facts

  • Cork last won successive Munster titles in 2017 and 2018. Tipperary last captured the provincial crown in 2016.
  • This will be the 94th Championship meeting between the counties, with Tipperary leading by 42 wins to Cork’s 41. There have also been nine draws and one abandoned game.
  • Cork defeated Tipperary by 0-29 to 0-22 in this year’s Allianz League clash at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
  • Cork won five and lost one of their six League group games before losing the Final to Limerick, while Tipperary recorded three wins, one draw and two defeats.
  • Ben O’Connor is in his first season as Cork manager, while Liam Cahill is in his fourth year in charge of Tipperary.

Fixture Details

Munster Senior Hurling Championship – Round 1
Tipperary v Cork
Throw in: 4.00pm

Munster Senior Camogie Championship – Quarter Final
Tipperary v Cork
Throw in: 2.00pm

A full afternoon of top-class action is in store with both the Senior Hurling and Camogie teams taking centre stage.

Important Ticket Information

  • Supporters are asked to download their tickets in advance to their phone or print their tickets.
  • Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted for entry.
  • Tickets will not be available to purchase at FBD Semple Stadium on match day.
  • Tickets will not be available to purchase from the Tipperary GAA Office in Lár na Páirce.
  • All children must have a valid ticket, regardless of age.
  • Please ensure your ticket is ready for scanning before arriving at the stadium.

Match Day Information

Large Attendance Expected

A capacity attendance is expected in FBD Semple Stadium for this double-header clash. Supporters are strongly advised to plan their journey well in advance and allow sufficient time for entry to the venue.

Match Day Experience – The Dome (Ardan O’Riain New Stand side)

  • Live music before the game
  • Live screening of the Waterford v Clare game
  • Kids Fanzone

Kids Fanzone
FBD Insurance will be running a Kids Fanzone near the main entrance to the Ardan O’Riain New Stand, with plenty of activities for younger supporters.

Travel & Traffic Management

A comprehensive Garda Traffic Management Plan will be in operation. Significant traffic disruption is expected in Thurles and on all approach roads.

Supporters are advised:

  • To arrive early and follow all Garda and steward instructions
  • To allow extra travel time when approaching Thurles
  • To note that traffic delays and roadworks may affect routes
  • To consider car pooling or public transport where possible

Suggested Routes:

  • M8 – Cashel – Holycross – Thurles
  • M8 – Exit 6 (Horse and Jockey) – Thurles
  • M8 – Exit 5 (Twomileborris) – Thurles
  • M8 – Cahir – N24 to Tipperary – Dundrum – Holycross – Thurles
  • M7 – Moneygall – Dunkerrin – Templemore – Thurles
  • M7 – Roscrea – Templemore – Thurles

⚠ Nenagh – Borrisoleigh – Thurles (R498)
Severe delays are expected due to roadworks. Supporters are advised to avoid this route.

Parking

Supporters are asked to park responsibly, follow steward directions, avoid illegal parking and be mindful of local residents.

  • Coláiste Mhuire, Castlemeadows (E41 W678)
  • Durlas Óg Field, Abbey Road
  • JYSK Car Park, Abbey Road (E41 N520)
  • Liberty Square Car Park
  • Lidl Car Park, Slievenamon Road
  • Parnell Street Car Park (E41 V8X9)
  • Slievenamon Road Car Park (entrance also off Liberty Square)
  • Smees Field, Holycross Road
  • Source Car Park (E41 A4E8)
  • St Patrick’s College, Cathedral Street (E41 C424)
  • Stradavoher Industrial Estate
  • Thurles CBS
  • Thurles Crokes, Racecourse Road
  • Thurles Greyhound Stadium, Castlemeadows (E41 YE09)
  • Thurles Mart, Ballycurrane (E41 V794)
  • Thurles Racecourse
  • TUS College Thurles, Nenagh Road (E41 PC92)

After Game Traffic Management

  • Priority will be given to patrons exiting the stadium on foot.
  • Traffic congestion and delays are to be expected.

Stadium Information

  • Gates open at 12.30pm in advance of the 2.00pm camogie fixture.
  • Supporters are encouraged to enter early to enjoy both games.
  • Please follow steward instructions and all safety guidelines.
  • Alcohol, claxon air horns and vuvuzelas are not permitted in FBD Semple Stadium.

Broadcast Details:

Venue:

  • FBD Semple Stadium Thurles