Cork GAA

Match Day Information | Cork v Tipperary

FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles
Sunday April 19th 2026

Munster GAA look forward to welcoming supporters to FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles for a double header of championship action on Sunday April 19th.

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 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 to this fixture
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 Lar na Pairce
All children must have a valid ticket, regardless of age
Please ensure your ticket is ready for scanning before arriving at the stadium

Match Coverage

The game will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2 and C103 FM, RTE and updates on RedFM

Match Day Information

Large Attendance

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)
The Dome will be open and will feature:

Live music before the game
Live screening of the Waterford v Clare game

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

Travel & Traffic Management

A comprehensive Garda Traffic Management Plan will be in operation for this fixture.

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, particularly when approaching Thurles
To note that traffic delays and roadworks may impact routes into the town
To consider car pooling or public transport where possible

Suggested routes include:

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 – it is recommended to avoid this route.

Parking

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

Cark Parking Locations

Coláiste Mhuire, Castlemeadows (E41W678)
Durlas Óg Field, Abbey Road
JYSK Car Park, Abbey Road (E41N520)
Liberty Square Car Park
Lidl Car Park, Slievenamon Road
Parnell St Car Park (E41V8X9)
Slievenamon Road Car Park (entrance also off Liberty Square)
Smees Field, Holycross Road
Source Car Park (E41A4E8)
St Patrick’s College, Cathedral Street (E41C424)
Stradavoher Industrial Estate
Thurles CBS
Thurles Crokes, Racecourse Road
Thurles Greyhound Stadium, Castlemeadows (E41YE09)
Thurles Mart, Ballycurrane (E41V794)
Thurles Racecourse
TUS College Thurles, Nenagh Road (E41PC92)

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 will open at 12.30 pm advance of the 2.00 pm camogie fixture
Patrons are encouraged to be in the stadium early to enjoy both games
Please follow steward instructions and respect all safety guidelines
Alcohol, claxon air horns and vuvuzelas are not permitted in FBD Semple Stadium

Cork were edged out in Minor

Tipperary 2-17

Cork 0-16

Cork were edged out by Tipperary in Thurles on a 2-17 to 0-16 scoreline in Friday’s Electric Ireland Munster MHC clash, but the final margin flattered the hosts after a competitive contest. Donal Mulcahy’s side led for long spells in the first half, with Sam Ring accurate from frees and Liam O’Regan among the early scorers as Cork settled well into the wind advantage.

The Rebels responded strongly to Tipp’s first-half penalty goal, with Stephen McHugh and Tadhg McCarthy influential, while a bright spell early in the second half saw Ryan Cagney and Cathal Barry help Cork move into a brief lead.

However, the decisive moment came in the 40th minute when Tipperary struck their second goal after a turnover, swinging momentum firmly their way. Despite Ring’s frees keeping Cork in touch, they went scoreless in the closing stages as Tipp pulled clear through Chris Dunne and Conall Morrisson.

Scorers for Tipperary: C Dunne 1-6 (1-0 pen, 0-3 f), C Morrisson 0-4, KJ Dunne 1-1, C Gantley 0-2, J Finn, S Ryan, H Healy (0-1 sl), R McGrath 0-1 each.

Cork: S Ring 0-7 (0-6 f), L O’Regan 0-3, T McCarthy, R Cagney 0-2 each, T Murphy, C Barry 0-1 each.

TIPPERARY: E Connolly; C Ryan, D Groome, C Collins; O Kennedy, J Finn, T McLoughlin; S Ryan, H Healy; C Kennedy, C Morrisson, É Tucker; Z O’Keeffe, C Dunne, KJ Dunne.

Subs: J Moroney for O’Keeffe (20, injured), C Gantley for Healy, R McGrath for Tucker (both 40), S Burke for Kennedy (58), O Dunne for Moroney (60+3).

CORK: M Walsh (Youghal); J Batterberry (Castletownroche), H O’Donovan (Kilbree), N Coffey (Na Piarsaigh); F Cahill (Midleton), S Riordan (Kilworth), D Nolan (Erin’s Own); T Murphy (Cloughduv), C Barry (Bride Rovers); T McCarthy (Watergrasshill), S McHugh (Newtownshandrum), L O’Regan (St Finbarr’s); C Murphy (Ballinora), T Huggins (Sarsfields), S Ring (Carrigtwohill).

Subs: G Kingston (Mallow) for T Murphy (21-23), R Cagney (Mallow) for C Murphy (half-time), B Power (Ballincollig) for Huggins (45), C Stack (Blackrock) for Barry (48), Kingston for T Murphy (60).

Referee: E O’Leary (Clare).

Cork U20s beat Kerry in Munster Championship

Cork 0-10 Kerry 0-9

Cork secured a vital 0-10 to 0-9 win over Kerry in the Munster U20 Football Championship, marking their first victory over their rivals at this grade since 2021. After a slow start and a low-quality first half that ended 0-3 apiece, Cork grew into the game impressively.

Despite losing Dara Sheedy to injury early on, the Rebels produced a strong collective performance after the break. Mark O’Brien and Danny Miskella both struck crucial two-pointers, while Odhran Foley delivered an outstanding display throughout. Goalkeeper Billy Curtin also made a key contribution with a long-range 45.

Cork showed composure and resilience in the closing stages, holding off a late Kerry push to seal a deserved win. Following their opening draw with Clare, this result leaves Cork well positioned to reach the Munster final, with a decisive clash against Waterford up next.

Cork now face Waterford in their final group game next Wednesday at 7pm down the Páirc.

Scorers for Cork

D Miskella 0-3 (1 2pt, 0-1 f), M O’Brien 0-2 (1 2pt), D Sheedy, O Foley, B Curtin (45), D O’Neill, S O’Leary 0-1 each.

Kerry Scorers

T Kennedy 0-3 (0-1 f), P Lane 0-2 (0-2 f), R Carroll, D Kirby, M McKivergan, S Ó Cuinn 0-1 each.

Cork Team

B Curtin (Valley Rovers); F Hurley (O’Donovan Rossa), P Rose (Ballincollig), H Wixted (Bishopstown); S O’Leary (Kilmurry), C McCarthy (St Colum’s), O Foley (Bishopstown); D Clifford (Éire Óg, capt), T Kiely (Mallow); M O’Brien (Ballinora), D Sheedy (Bantry Blues), G Holland (Bishopstown); S Coakley (Douglas), R Barrett (St Finbarr’s), D Miskella (Ballincollig).

Subs: D O’Mullane (Kilmurry) for D Sheedy (21, inj), D O’Neill (Carbery Rangers) for T Kiely (h-t), A Keane (Kinsale) for S Coakley (45), L Shorten (Tadhg MacCarthaigh) for R Barrett (60), L Murphy (Barryroe) for D O’Mullane (61).

Kerry Team

K Robak; M Lynch, G Evans, D Mulvihill; S Ó Cuinn, A Ó Beaglaoich, P Walsh; D Kirby, E Boyle; J O’Sullivan, R Carroll, K Dennehy; G White, T Kennedy, P Lane (capt).

Subs: D Stack for D Mulvihill (21, inj), M McKivergan for R Carroll (h-t), M O’Carroll for K Dennehy (31, inj), J Joy for J O’Sullivan (40), B Kelliher for P Lane (53).

Referee: Eoin Morrissey (Waterford).

2026 GAA Under 20 Munster Football Championship Phase 2 Fixtures and Results

Phase 2 Round 1	Kerry	2-27	Waterford	0-10	9/4	Lemybrien	John Ryan (Cork)
Phase 2 Round 2	Cork	0-10	Kerry	0-9	16/4	SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh	Eoin Morrissey (Waterford)
Phase 2 Round 2	Waterford	2-14	Clare	2-13	16/4	Kilmihil	James Regan (Cork)
Phase 2 Round 3	Cork		Waterford		22/4	SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh @ 7pm	Chris Maguire (Clare)
Phase 2 Round 3	Kerry		Clare		22/4	Austin Stack Park Tralee @ 7pm	David Murnane (Cork)
Final					30/4	@ 7pm

Phase 2 Table

2026 GAA Under 20 Munster Football Championship Phase 2 Table
Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Scores For	Scores Against	Score Difference	Points
Cork	2	1	1	0	1-20 (23)	1-19 (22)	+1	3
Kerry	2	1	0	1	2-36 (42)	0-20 (20)	+22	2
Waterford	2	1	0	1	2-24 (30)	4-40 (52)	-22	2
Clare	2	0	1	1	3-23 (32)	3-24 (33)	-1	1