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2025 Munster Senior Hurling Championship – Cork 4-27 Tipperary 0-24

Cork defeated Tipperary by 4-27 to 0-24 in Round 2 of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday April 27th at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Match Highlights
It's all over on Leeside in the @MunsterGAA Hurling Championship@OfficialCorkGAA 4-27@TipperaryGAA 0-24
Watch the highlights here
#CORvTIP pic.twitter.com/ZY2mDGrjrY
— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 27, 2025
REPORT: @OfficialCorkGAA netted four goals when defeating @TipperaryGAA in the @MunsterGAA SHC at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh #GAA
— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 27, 2025
Munster SHC: Cork blitz Tipperary
Cork 4-27 Tipperary 0-24
Report By Stephen Barry at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for GAA.ie
A first-minute red card for Darragh McCarthy and three Cork goals inside the first quarter made for one-way traffic as the Rebels ran out 15-point winners over Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
There were 18 points between these two last year and any hopes of a closer contest faded quickly after Tipp were reduced to 14 men right from the throw-in.
Cork punished them with three goals inside 17 minutes, from Tim O’Mahony, Patrick Horgan, and Alan Connolly. Man of the match Declan Dalton capped off the victory with a fourth green flag late on.
The victory in front of a sold-out 42,231 crowd moves them top of the Munster round-robin on three points.
Two opening-day draws saw changes kept to a minimum. Both were enforced as Dalton replaced the suspended Shane Barrett and Conor Bowe was called in after Joe Caesar’s injury withdrawal.
That meant Noel McGrath came off the bench to surpass Brendan Cummins’ Premier record with his 74th championship appearance.
McCarthy and Seán O’Donoghue clashed right from the throw-in with Johnny Murphy sending the U20 prospect to the line for an apparent dig, which sent the corner-back to the turf. Alan Tynan’s opening point from the throw-in was chalked off as a result.
That left Robert Downey free to sweep while O’Donoghue came out to man-mark centre-forward Jake Morris. Jason Forde took over Tipp’s placed-ball duties and he finished as top scorer with 0-15 (12 frees).
Cork’s opening goal originated from Downey picking up a loose puck-out in the sixth minute. They worked the ball around the half-backs for Mark Coleman to deliver for Brian Hayes, who lofted a pass for the onrushing O’Mahony to drive to the net.
Tim O’Mahony First Half Goal for Cork
Tim O'Mahony has the Rebels rocking early. @OfficialCorkGAA with the early advantage against @TipperaryGAA #CORvTIP pic.twitter.com/5rNSVxPT0e
— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 27, 2025
The second again originated from Downey pouncing on a loose restart. This time, O’Mahony provided the supply for Horgan to spin inside and squeeze the sliotar inside the near post.
Patrick Horgan scores Cork’s Second Goal
Patrick Horgan with @OfficialCorkGAA's second goal against @TipperaryGAA #CORvTIP pic.twitter.com/8UQGetK4sP
— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 27, 2025
Within five minutes, they had their third green flag. Craig Morgan had a weak shot saved by Patrick Collins and Cork countered through Hayes and Darragh Fitzgibbon for a Connolly tap-in.
Cork’s third goal by Alan Connolly
Alan Connolly with a third goal for @OfficialCorkGAA against @TipperaryGAA #CORvTIP pic.twitter.com/A4BTVRWKCL
— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 27, 2025
Trailing 3-6 to 0-3, Tipp targeted a goal to help their predicament. Forde took on a close-range free, which Eoin Downey blocked, and Collins denied Sam O’Farrell’s batted effort.
Robert Downey limped off with what was diagnosed as a dead leg as Coleman took over the free role.
Craig Morgan’s block and Bowe’s flick led to a hard-earned Jake Morris point. Cork were always doing more, though. Dalton and Séamus Harnedy took their first-half tallies to 0-3 each for a 10-point half-time advantage, 3-13 to 0-12.
Andrew Ormond forced Collins into a third save with his first touch and soon registered a point. They traded scores with Cork for 20 minutes of the second half before the hosts tagged on four in a row, including the first of Robbie O’Flynn’s two points.
Dalton added the final blow in the 64th minute from a sharp counter. Ciarán Joyce fed the Fr O’Neills man, who beat Bryan O’Mara before unleashing a near-post finish to complete his 1-6 tally.
Declan Dalton with a second half goal for Cork
Declan Dalton with a fourth goal for @OfficialCorkGAA against @TipperaryGAA #CORvTIP pic.twitter.com/OUg82S1xMm
— The GAA (@officialgaa) April 27, 2025
Willie Connors came on late to score a brace, while Horgan brought his total to 1-9.
Scorers for Cork: Patrick Horgan 1-9 (6fs), Declan Dalton 1-6 (2fs), Séamus Harnedy 0-5, Tim O’Mahony, Alan Connolly 1-0 each, Darragh Fitzgibbon, Brian Hayes, Robbie O’Flynn 0-2 each, Tommy O’Connell 0-1.
Scorers for Tipperary: Jason Forde 0-15 (12fs), Jake Morris 0-3, Willie Connors 0-2, Eoghan Connolly, Craig Morgan, Darragh Stakelum, Andrew Ormond 0-1 each.
Cork: Patrick Collins; Niall O’Leary, Eoin Downey, Seán O’Donoghue; Ciarán Joyce, Robert Downey, Mark Coleman; Tim O’Mahony, Ethan Twomey; Declan Dalton, Darragh Fitzgibbon, Séamus Harnedy; Patrick Horgan, Alan Connolly, Brian Hayes.
Subs: Ger Millerick for R Downey (20, inj), Luke Meade for Twomey (47), Brian Roche for Connolly (52), Robbie O’Flynn for O’Mahony (57), Tommy O’Connell for Joyce (66).
Tipperary: Barry Hogan; Eoghan Connolly, Robert Doyle, Michael Breen; Sam O’Farrell, Ronan Maher, Bryan O’Mara; Craig Morgan, Alan Tynan; Conor Bowe, Jake Morris, Darragh Stakelum; Darragh McCarthy, John McGrath, Jason Forde.
Subs: Andrew Ormond for Bowe (42), Noel McGrath for Stakelum (42), Séamus Kennedy for Tynan (46), Gearóid O’Connor for J McGrath (51), Willie Connors for O’Farrell (67).
Referee: Johnny Murphy (Limerick).
Post-Match Interview with Cork Manager Pat Ryan
‘We’re looking to get to 5/7 points to get us out of Munster.’
‘Limerick will be ready to go in three weeks.’
Pat Ryan reacts to his sides victory against Tipperary. |
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— Off The Ball (@offtheball) April 27, 2025
Post-Match Interview with Tipperary Manager Liam Cahill
"A difficult afternoon for sure," admits Tipperary manager Liam Cahill. "Cork superior again, cutting holes open in our defence. With a numerical advantage, it was always going to be a big ask. [But Darragh] McCarthy is a good lad and he'll recover from that." #GAA #Hurling pic.twitter.com/N6THO91Itw
— The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) April 27, 2025
Pre-Match Entertainment
Munster GAA are delighted to announce that The Frank and Walters will perform a 30 minute set from 2:40pm prior to the Munster Senior Hurling Championship game on Sunday next at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh between Cork and Tipperary at 4pm.
Gates will open at 2pm.
The Frank and Walters are one of the most recognizable alternative rock bands hailing from Cork, Ireland in the past 3 decades. The band: Paul Linehan (Lead vocal & bass), Ashley Keating (Drums) Rory Murphy (lead Guitar) and Cian Corbett (Keyboards) took the band name in honour of two eccentric Cork characters. Two decades on from the release of their very first record, and the Franks continue to defy expectations. With Indie hits such as ‘Fashion Crisis Hits New York’ & ‘After All’ (which reached the top twenty in the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at 11. The group also appeared on Top of the Pops in support of the single, it went as high as 5 in the Irish charts).
Their music today is as relevant as any of the new pretenders on the block and only a handful of bands anywhere in the world can lay claim to such longevity of popularity. Each year, the Frank and Walters perform sell out venues across the UK, Europe, and the US and their records, both new and classic, continue to sell across the world
Match Day Information
Game Day has arrived Munster SHC Cork vs Tipp https://t.co/jYX2xU7KJg pic.twitter.com/eeyV3OqCqu
— Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) April 27, 2025
Ticket Details
This game is SOLD OUT.
SOLD OUT
Both of Sunday's Round 2 games in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship are now SOLD OUT
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@WaterfordGAA v @GaaClare at 2pm@OfficialCorkGAA v @TipperaryGAA at 4pm
(preceded by a performance by The Frank and Walters at 2:40pm) pic.twitter.com/5S9kIHEff0— Munster GAA / Comhairle na Mumhan (@MunsterGAA) April 26, 2025
Fixture Details
Sunday April 27th
2025 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Round 1
Cork v Tipperary
Venue: Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh at 4pm
Referee: Johnny Murphy (Limerick)
Live on RTE2
Team News
The Cork Senior hurling team to play Tipperary in round 2 of the Munster Championship has been announced. Best wishes to the Cork team & management. #Borntoplay #RebelsRising pic.twitter.com/IcoWsUGRqu
— Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) April 24, 2025
Cork: Patrick Collins; Niall O’Leary, Eoin Downey, Seán O’Donoghue; Ciarán Joyce, Rob Downey, Mark Coleman; Tim O’Mahony, Ethan Twomey; Declan Dalton, Darragh Fitzgibbon, Séamus Harnedy; Patrick Horgan, Alan Connolly, Brian Hayes.
Subs: Brion Saunderson, Cormac O’Brien, Damien Cahalane, Ger Millerick, Tommy O’Connell, Luke Meade, Brian Roche, Diarmuid Healy, Robbie O’Flynn, Shane Kingston, Jack O’Connor.
Tipperary Senior Hurling Team that was announced earlier through the Coolmore Sponsored Tipperary GAA App where you can buy a 50/50 ticket and win Two tickets to this game on Sunday. Buy a ticket below before 2pm today. https://t.co/4Hwo4zIfoy pic.twitter.com/ul73oYGp5Y
— Tipperary GAA (@TipperaryGAA) April 25, 2025
Tipperary: Barry Hogan; Robert Doyle, Eoghan Connolly, Michael Breen; Joe Caesar, Ronan Maher, Bryan O’Mara; Craig Morgan, Darragh Stakelum; Alan Tynan, Jake Morris, Sam O’Farrell; Darragh McCarthy, John McGrath, Jason Forde.
Subs: Rhys Shelly, Conor Bowe, Willie Connors, Seán Kenneally, Séamus Kennedy, Brian McGrath, Noel McGrath, Andrew Ormond, Gearóid O’Connor, Johnny Ryan, Conor Stakelum.