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June 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh Referee: James Owens (Wexford)

Competition:

Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final

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Limerick defeated Cork by 1-21 to 2-17 in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final on Sunday June 7th at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Match Highlights

Munster SHC Final: Limerick finish strongly

Limerick 1-21 Cork 2-17

Report By Stephen Barry at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for GAA.ie

The explosion of joy from John Kiely and his Limerick players at full-time showed just how much it meant to regain the Mick Mackey Cup after an out-and-out battle with Cork.

The Treaty reversed their penalty shoot-out defeat of last year to claim their seventh Munster title in eight years, and 26th in total, with Peter Casey striking the 72nd-minute winner.

The final whistle didn’t sound for another six minutes as Gearóid Hegarty hit the post with an insurance-score attempt. Patrick Collins took Cork’s last free short, but James Owens called time before Tim O’Mahony dispatched the final effort, which dropped short.

The winners trailed from the eighth minute until the 70th, but came good when it mattered most.

For Cork, it was a first-ever Munster final defeat on home soil on the 12th such occasion, while their 12-game unbeaten streak at the Páirc since 2024 also fell.

The Rebels didn’t manage to score from play after Brian Hayes’s 38th-minute goal and raised no point from play from the half-hour mark onwards.

They head for an All-Ireland quarter-final against Offaly, while Limerick take the direct route to the semi-finals.

This decider was Cork’s 14th straight sold-out championship match. In just over two years, the Treaty and themselves have attracted seven full houses for their matches between here, the Gaelic Grounds, and Croke Park.

Limerick made one late change to the published team with Shane O’Brien coming in for Adam English.

After a moment’s silence for one of Cork’s greatest-ever dual players, Denis Coughlan, who passed away on Friday aged 80, the men in red began with the wind into the Blackrock End.

Diarmuid Healy was prominent as he found wide-open pockets of space three times in the early exchanges. He picked off one point and teed up Brian Hayes for a goal chance, which whizzed over the bar.

By then, Limerick already had an opportunity of their own. Aaron Gillane turned past his most familiar of all opponents, Seán O’Donoghue, and laid off for Cathal O’Neill, who was denied by the advancing Collins.

Cork made the first big move in the eighth minute. Under Mark Coleman’s sideline cut, Brian Hayes was brought down in the square by Kyle Hayes and Owens indicated a penalty. Alan Connolly handed the sliotar to Coleman and the wing-back buried his second penalty of the provincial series for 1-2 to 0-2.

After his early scare, O’Donoghue gained some significant joy from his jousts with Gillane. He fended off the corner-forward as Cork countered for a pair of Tim O’Mahony placed balls, taking their scoring streak to 1-3 without reply and their lead to five.

Limerick were right back in touch by the 16th minute. Diarmaid Byrnes’ long-range free dropped short and Hegarty caught the ball to bounce to the net.

There was the minimum between the sides, 1-4 to 1-3, but Limerick couldn’t get level. William Buckley, Healy, and O’Mahony bolstered Cork’s lead.

Nickie Quaid produced his first incredible save of the afternoon in the 25th minute, somehow diverting Healy’s rocket around the post. It was the first Cork shot which didn’t raise a flag.

They soon added four in a row through an O’Mahony 65, a brilliant Buckley point, a Connolly free, and an inspirational Robert Downey score for 1-11 to 1-5 on the half-hour.

Crucially, Limerick hauled back four points into the wind before the break. Aidan O’Connor, who had earlier missed two frees, nailed his final pair of the half, while O’Neill and O’Brien split the posts.

It was 1-11 to 1-9 at the break and Tom Morrissey, an early sub for the injured O’Neill, brought it back to one on the resumption.

After a Connolly free, Cork leapt five ahead in the 38th minute. Heads-up passes from Coleman and Tommy O’Connell got Brian Hayes motoring towards goal. After being knocked to the ground by Barry Nash, Hayes managed to bat the sliotar to the net for 2-12 to 1-10.

Collins pulled off two fine saves in the subsequent stretch to deny O’Brien and O’Connor, but Limerick still left with two O’Connor placed balls and a Morrissey score to cancel out the goal.

With O’Donoghue on a yellow card, he was called ashore, soon followed by Gillane, who was held scoreless.

Remarkably, Morrissey was the only man to point from play in the second half until the 63rd minute. In that time, Connolly converted three frees, Byrnes two, and O’Connor one.

There were a further series of saves. Quaid mustered a superb block on a Coleman bouncer, while Cormac O’Brien stopped a Casey attempt.

O’Connor slotted from play in the 63rd minute to leave the minimum between them. Connolly doubled the lead before Hegarty, with his first touch since being moved into the full-forward line, was charged down by Collins to spoil a point-blank goal chance.

Byrnes’ 65 was followed by Hegarty choosing to point when surging towards goal to level for the first time in 62 minutes.

Casey came up trumps at the death. He fended off Cormac O’Brien for the lead score heading into added time.

After a tap-over Connolly free, Hegarty broke the ball to Casey for the winner.

Scorers for Limerick: Aidan O’Connor 0-8 (5f, 2 65s); Gearóid Hegarty 1-1; Diarmaid Byrnes (2f, 1 65); Peter Casey 0-3 each; Tom Morrissey 0-2; Barry Nash, Cian Lynch, Cathal O’Neill, Shane O’Brien 0-1 each.

Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-7 (7f); Brian Hayes 1-1; Tim O’Mahony 0-4 (3 65s, 1f); Mark Coleman 1-0 (pen); Diarmuid Healy, William Buckley 0-2 each; Robert Downey 0-1.

LIMERICK: Nickie Quaid; Seán Finn, Dan Morrissey, Barry Nash; Diarmaid Byrnes, William O’Donoghue, Kyle Hayes; Cian Lynch, Darragh O’Donovan; Gearóid Hegarty, Aidan O’Connor, Cathal O’Neill; Aaron Gillane, Shane O’Brien, Peter Casey.
Subs: Tom Morrissey for O’Neill (35, inj), Adam English for Gillane (49), Mike Casey for Nash (66-69, temp), David Reidy for O’Brien (66).

CORK: Patrick Collins; Damien Cahalane, Niall O’Leary, Seán O’Donoghue; Mark Coleman, Robert Downey, Eoin Downey; Tim O’Mahony, Tommy O’Connell; Barry Walsh, Shane Barrett, Diarmuid Healy; Alan Connolly, Brian Hayes, William Buckley.
Subs: Cormac O’Brien for O’Donoghue (42), Séamus Harnedy for Walsh (66), Hugh O’Connor for O’Connell (70+2).

Referee: James Owens (Wexford).

Cian Lynch of Limerick lifts the Mick Mackey Cup after the Munster GAA Senior Hurling Championship final match between Cork and Limerick at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Pre-Match Entertainment

Team News

CORK (Munster SHC final v Limerick): Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig); Niall O’Leary (Castlelyons), Damien Cahalane (St Finbarr’s), Seán O’Donoghue (Inniscarra); Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers), Robert Downey (Glen Rovers), Mark Coleman (Blarney, captain); Tim O’Mahony (Newtownshandrum), Tommy O’Connell (Midleton); Barry Walsh (Killeagh), Shane Barrett (Blarney), Diarmuid Healy (Lisgoold); Alan Connolly (Blackrock), Brian Hayes, William Buckley (St Finbarr’s).
Subs: Paudie O’Sullivan (Fr O’Neill’s), Ger Millerick (Fr O’Neill’s), Eoin Roche (Bride Rovers), Cormac O’Brien (Newtownshandrum), Micheál Mullins (Glen Rovers), Hugh O’Connor (Newmarket), Brian Roche (Bride Rovers), Alan Walsh (Kanturk), Shane Kingston (Douglas), Séamus Harnedy (St Ita’s), Pádraig Power (Blarney).

LIMERICK (Munster SHC final v Cork): Nickie Quaid; Sean Finn, Dan Morrissey, Barry Nash; Diarmaid Byrnes, William O’Donoghue, Kyle Hayes; Adam English, Darragh O’Donovan; Gearoid Hegarty, Cian Lynch, Cathal O’Neill; Aaron Gillane, Aidan O’Connor, Peter Casey.
Subs: Colin Ryan, Mike Casey, Colin Coughlan, Fintan Fitzgerald, Matthew Fitzgerald, Hugh Flanagan, Ethan Hurley, Tom Morrissey, Shane O’Brien, Donnacha Ó Dálaigh, David Reidy.

Match Day Guide: Cork vs Limerick — Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final 2026

Date: Sunday, 7th June 2026
Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Fixture: Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final
Throw-In: 2:00pm

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh looks forward to welcoming supporters from Cork and Limerick ahead of a big afternoon of championship hurling action.

🎟️ Ticket Information – Important Reminder

         

  • All tickets are now sold out for the game

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  • No tickets will be on sale at the stadium

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  • All patrons, including U16s, require a valid ticket

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  • Stadium gates open at 12:00pm

Supporters are encouraged to arrive early, enjoy refreshments, and take in the pre-match atmosphere.

🎫 Ticket & Entry Reminder

Ticket notice

Please note the following before arriving at the stadium:

         

  • Ensure your mobile phone is fully charged

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  • Download tickets in advance or save to Apple Wallet / Google Wallet

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  • If using physical tickets, please bring a printed copy

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  • Transfer tickets in advance for independent entry

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  • Have your ticket ready on arrival to avoid delays

Please note: Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted for entry.

🪑 Stand Information

Allocated seating applies in the following areas:

         

  • South Stand Lower

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  • South Stand Upper

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  • South Stand Premium

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  • North Stand

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  • Terraces operate on a first come, first served basis.

🚪 Stadium Access

         

  • Turnstiles open from 12:00pm

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  • All stands and terrace areas will be open

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  • Please check your ticket in advance for your allocated area

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  • Arrive early to ensure smooth entry to the stadium

🚶 Getting to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

         

  • Approx. 25–30 minute walk from Cork city centre

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  • Accessible via the Marina Greenway from Mahon / Passage West

🚗 Traffic & Travel Information

Parking

There is no onsite parking available at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Garda traffic management will be in place around the stadium.

City Centre Parking

Q-Park:

         

  • City Hall

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  • Grand Parade

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  • St. Finbarr’s

APCOA:

         

  • St. Patrick’s Quay

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  • Merchants Quay

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  • Carroll’s Quay

Public Transport

         

  • Bus Éireann routes 202 and 212

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  • Coach set-down/pick-up: Boreenmanna Road (near Maxol)

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  • Kent Station is approximately a 35-minute walk from the stadium

Additional travel information:

         

  • Stadium is approximately a 25-minute walk from Cork City Centre

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  • Marina Greenway provides a safe walking route

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  • No public parking at the stadium

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  • Garda cordon will be in place – please follow all directions

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  • Please park legally and responsibly in surrounding areas

🚧 Road Closure Information – Sunday 7th June 2026

Traffic management measures will be in place around SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh ahead of the fixture.

Inner Cordon – From 9:00hrs

         

  • Maryville at Blackrock Road junction

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  • Monahan Road at Marquee Road junction

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  • Centre Park Road at Marquee Road junction

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  • Ardfoyle Avenue at Blackrock Road junction

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  • Park Avenue at Blackrock Road junction

Outer Cordon – From 11:00hrs

         

  • Churchyard Lane at Boreenmanna Road junction

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  • Churchyard Lane at Blackrock Road junction

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  • Crab Lane at Boreenmanna Road junction

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  • Crab Lane at Blackrock Road junction

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  • Centre Park Road at Victoria Road Roundabout

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  • Monahan Road at Victoria Road Junction (Circle K)

Additional Traffic Information

         

  • No access to Centre Park Road from Monahan Road due to ongoing works

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  • Heavy pedestrian and traffic volumes expected between:
           

    • 13:00hrs – 14:00hrs

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    • 15:45hrs – 16:30hrs

Supporters are advised to plan journeys in advance and allow additional travel time.

🌧️ Weather Advisory

SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh is an open stadium. Supporters are advised to dress appropriately for mixed weather conditions.

CORK v LIMERICK

They meet in the Munster final for a second successive year, with Cork having won last year’s tie on penalties after extra-time. Limerick had won the previous six Munster titles. Cork have won the title 55 times; Limerick have been champions 25 times.

LAST FIVE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETINGS

2026: Cork 2-22 Limerick 1-23 (Munster round robin)
2025: Cork 1-30 Limerick 2-27 aet: Cork won 3-2 on penalties (Munster final)
2025: Limerick 3-26 Cork 1-16 (Munster round robin)
2024: Cork 1-28 Limerick 0-29 (All-Ireland semi-final)
2024: Cork 3-28 Limerick 3-26 (Munster round robin)

LAST FIVE MUNSTER FINAL MEETINGS

2026: Cork 1-30 Limerick 2-27 after extra-time. Cork won 3-2 on penalties.
2014: Cork 2-24 Limerick 0-24
2013: Limerick 0-24 Cork 0-15
1992: Cork 1-22 Limerick 3-11
1980: Limerick 2-14 Cork 2-10

*Cork and Limerick have met 76 times in the championship. Cork have won 49 to Limerick’s 22. Five were drawn.
*This will be the fourth clash this year between Cork and Limerick in Allianz League and Championship. Limerick won the 1A League game by 3-19 to 0-20 and the final by 1-27 to 1-21. Cork won the Munster round robin tie by 2-22 to 1-23.
*John Kiely is in his 10th season as Limerick manager. Their championship rec-ord against Cork in that period reads: Played 12; Won 6; Drew 1; Lost 5. Ben O’Connor is in his first season as Cork manager.
*Cork last won the Munster final in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in 2014, beating Limerick. Limerick last won the title there in 2021, beating Tipperary.
*Limerick are in the Munster final for an eighth successive year, having won six (2019-20-21-22-23-24) and lost one (2025) of the previous seven.

Munster Titles – Roll of Honour
Cork – 55
Tipperary – 42
Limerick – 25
Waterford – 9
Clare – 6
Kerry – 1

Ticket Information

Due to the high demand, tickets for the Munster Senior Hurling Final will be distributed through the participating County Boards only.

Season ticket holders from Cork and Limerick will receive their tickets through the normal channels.

There will be no public sale of tickets via Ticketmaster, Centra or Supervalu outlets.

Broadcast Details:

Venue:

  • SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh