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

Competition:

Munster Senior Hurling Championship

Description:

Cork defeated Tipperary by 0-29 to 1-22 in Round 1 of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday April 19th at FBD Semple Stadium Thurles.

Match Highlights

Munster SHC: Cork impress in Thurles

Cork 0-29 Tipperary 1-22

Report By Stephen Barry at FBD Semple Stadium for GAA.ie

Cork avenged their All-Ireland final defeat to record a precious Munster Championship-opening victory over Tipperary in front of 44,348 fans at FBD Semple Stadium.

This time, it was the Rebels who came with the dominant second-half surge in a hard-fought rematch. They kept the Premier scoreless from play in the second period until the 64th minute. The match-winning spell yielded 0-11 to 0-1 from the 44th to 59th minutes. In terms of scores from play, the final tally was 0-22 to 1-9.

Cork have now won five successive championship games against Tipp in Thurles, dating back to 2016. This clash also marked their 10th consecutive championship sell-out ahead of next Sunday’s tussle with Limerick.

Cork’s debutants made the telling impact as William Buckley (0-6) and Barry Walsh (0-4) combined for 10 points, with Buckley picking up man-of-the-match honours.

Teenage attacker Stefan Tobin made his Tipp debut, while Liam Cahill also gave a first start to Oisín O’Donoghue. Despite O’Donoghue wearing number 5, he lined out in the half-forwards as Cahill opted against replicating the sweeper system which worked to good effect in last year’s All-Ireland final.

They had to plug an early leak down the left flank as Cork captain Darragh Fitzgibbon registered four points from play in just over 10 minutes. He hit another pair wide, including one ruled out after a HawkEye check.

Bryan O’Mara swapped across with Craig Morgan to get a grip on Fitzgibbon. When Buckley hit the target, the visitors led 0-6 to 0-3.

Two of Fitzgibbon’s points originated from Tipp shots dropped short or off the post. Once Tipp tidied their shooting and choked the Cork supply lines, they reeled off six points on the spin.

O’Donoghue was a key influence. He assisted two points for Jake Morris and one for Willie Connors, and won a free for Jason Forde to convert. His hard work around the middle also yielded a turnover point.

Forde missed his first free, but converted the next five before the break. Meanwhile, Tim O’Mahony struck three long-range frees wide, including back-to-back efforts which could’ve interrupted Tipp’s momentum.

The hosts extended their first lead to 0-9 to 0-6 before Alan Connolly snapped the onslaught. When Liam Cahill was punished for disputing a free, Stack marched the sliotar forward 30 metres, in line with hurling’s new dissent rule. Connolly tapped over.

The Rebels soon struck three points in a row to level at 0-11 apiece. There were eye-catching points from Shane Barrett and Walsh. In between, the hurley-less Brian Hayes made a nuisance of himself to create a goal-scoring opportunity for Buckley. The debutant was left with his head in his hands after firing over the bar.

They traded points from there to the break via Forde’s fifth free, Walsh, O’Donoghue, and Buckley for 0-13 all.

Post-Match Interview with Cork Manager Ben O’Connor

They continued to exchange blows after the break. Tipp were reliant on frees from Eoghan Connolly and two Forde efforts, both of which were won by O’Donoghue. Alan Connolly and O’Mahony replied from dead balls, with the latter advanced 30 yards for Forde’s show of dissent.

When Hayes completed the set of six forwards scoring, it sparked an eight-point streak. Walsh doubled his tally to 0-4. Alan Connolly added four, including three frees. Two of those originated from technical fouls, with Morgan pinged for a throw and Michael Breen for handling the sliotar three times.

Darragh McCarthy’s free offered only a brief respite as Barrett, O’Mahony, and a stunning Buckley effort pushed it out to 0-26 to 0-17.

By that stage, Tipp had emptied their bench. Their entire full-forward line was withdrawn. Ben O’Connor had yet to make his first move.

Alan Connolly floated a goal chance wide before Tipp had their first point from play of the half through Sam O’Farrell.

McCarthy’s third free got the gap back to five. Cork settled through Barrett and Alan Walsh.

As the sideline official announced four added minutes, Alan Tynan drilled a low shot to the net for 0-28 to 1-21.

McCarthy’s deflected shot sparked a scramble before tapping over the resulting free for a one-score game. But Pádraig Power won the clinching free for Buckley to convert.

Both teams are back in action next Sunday. Cork host Limerick in a repeat of the league final, while Tipp travel to Waterford in search of a victory.

Post-Match Interview with Tipperary Manager Liam Cahill

Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-7 (5fs); William Buckley 0-6 (1f); Darragh Fitzgibbon, Shane Barrett, Barry Walsh 0-4 each; Tim O’Mahony 0-2 (1f); Brian Hayes, Alan Walsh 0-1 each.

Scorers for Tipperary: Jason Forde 0-7 (7fs); Darragh McCarthy 0-4 (4fs); Alan Tynan 1-0; Eoghan Connolly (2f), Oisín O’Donoghue, Jake Morris 0-2 each; Willie Connors, Conor Stakelum, John McGrath, Sam O’Farrell, Darragh Stakelum 0-1 each.

Cork: Patrick Collins; Seán O’Donoghue, Ciarán Joyce, Robert Downey; Mark Coleman, Niall O’Leary, Eoin Downey; Tim O’Mahony, Tommy O’Connell; Barry Walsh, Shane Barrett, Darragh Fitzgibbon; Brian Hayes, Alan Connolly, William Buckley.
Subs: Diarmuid Healy for O’Connell (59), Alan Walsh for Hayes (61), Hugh O’Connor for O’Mahony (68), Séamus Harnedy for Walsh (70+1), Pádraig Power for Connolly (70+2).

Tipperary: Rhys Shelly; Michael Breen, Robert Doyle, Ronan Maher; Craig Morgan, Eoghan Connolly, Bryan O’Mara; Willie Connors, Conor Stakelum; Jake Morris, Andrew Ormond, Oisín O’Donoghue; Stefan Tobin, John McGrath, Jason Forde.
Subs: Darragh McCarthy for Tobin (h-t), Noel McGrath for J McGrath (41), Alan Tynan for Stakelum (46), Darragh Stakelum for Forde (54), Sam O’Farrell for Connors (58).

Referee: Seán Stack (Dublin).

Tipperary’s Alan Tynan scores a late goal

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