Cork 3-19 (3-4-11) Meath 1-12 (1-2-8)
Photo: Max Ricken
Cork produced a superb all-round display to book their place in the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Football Championship semi-final with a commanding 3-19 to 1-12 victory over Meath in FBD Semple Stadium.
Fresh from their Munster championship success, Keith Ricken’s side carried that momentum into this quarter-final and controlled proceedings from the opening whistle. Assisted by a strong breeze in the first half, the Rebels built a ten-point interval lead through the excellent scoring contributions of Tom Whooley, Joe Miskella and the influential Kieran O’Shea.
Goalkeeper Rory Twohig was one of Cork’s standout performers, not only excelling between the posts but also contributing an impressive 0-9 from placed balls, including three two-point frees.
Any hopes of a Meath comeback were quickly extinguished after the restart when Eoghan Ahern found the net just 20 seconds into the second half. O’Shea added Cork’s second goal moments later before Miskella capped another outstanding performance with the Rebels’ third major score.
Despite a brief Meath rally, Cork remained composed and continued to dictate the game, showcasing their strength across the field. The 13-point victory sends Cork into their first All-Ireland minor semi-final since 2021, where either Roscommon or Derry will provide the opposition.
R Twohig 0-9 (3 2pt f, 0-2 45, 0-1 f), J Miskella 1-3 (1 2pt), T Whooley 0-4, K O’Shea, E Ahern 1-0 each, B Hegarty, A O’Herlihy, C Murphy 0-1 each.
H McGuirk 1-4 (1 2pt), C Walsh 0-3, M Stafford 0-2 (1 2pt f), N Smyth, C McKenna, C Brennan 0-1 each.
R Twohig (Kilmeen); R McCormack (Midleton), A O’Sullivan (Glanmire), C Garvey (St Finbarr’s); D O’Sullivan (Erin’s Own), C Downing (Adrigole), E Lynch (Ballincollig); K O’Shea (Urhan), C Murphy (Barryroe); E Ahern (Carrigaline), B Hegarty (Ballinora), J Miskella (Ballincollig, c); T Whooley (Clonakilty), J Barry (Aghinagh), D Herlihy (Shamrocks).
A O’Herlihy (St Finbarr’s) for D Herlihy (45), K O’Donovan (O’Donovan Rossa) for D O’Sullivan (49), P Kelly (Naomh Abán) for C Murphy (54), M Walsh (Bride Rovers) for B Hegarty, D O’Mahony (Newcestown) for J Barry (both 58).
C Fitzsimmons; B Browne, T Clarke, N Rogan; L O’Donoghue, H McGuirk (c), N Smyth; J Killoran, T Proudfoot; C McKenna, C Brennan, A Keane; C Walsh, M Stafford, D Loughran.
H Keating for J Killoran (h-t), L Kavanagh for T Proudfoot (36), T Dillon for D Loughran (40), H Moffat for C Walsh (49), O Farrelly for L O’Donoghue (55).
Eamon O’Connor (Offaly).
Munster Final loss for our hurlers
Cork 2-17 Limerick 1-21
Cork’s hopes of retaining their Munster Senior Hurling Championship title were dashed after a heartbreaking 2-17 to 1-21 defeat to Limerick in a dramatic final at a sold-out SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
For long periods, Ben O’Connor’s side looked set to make it back-to-back provincial titles. The Rebels led from the eighth minute until the closing stages and produced many of the qualities that saw them crowned Munster champions in 2025.
Mark Coleman’s first-half penalty gave Cork the perfect start, while Brian Hayes struck a superb second-half goal to stretch the lead to five points. Tim O’Mahony, Alan Connolly and Diarmuid Healy were influential throughout as Cork repeatedly answered Limerick’s challenges.
The Rebels defended superbly for much of the contest, with Patrick Collins producing a number of important saves and the full-back line limiting the influence of some of Limerick’s biggest scoring threats. However, as the game entered its closing stages, Cork were unable to add enough scores from play to put daylight between the sides.
Limerick gradually closed the gap before Peter Casey struck two late scores to turn the game on its head. Despite a late Alan Connolly free drawing Cork level, Limerick found one final response to claim the title.
While the defeat will sting, Cork remain firmly in the All-Ireland race and will now turn their focus to a quarter-final meeting with Offaly as they continue their pursuit of championship success in 2026.
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.
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.
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)
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).
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Referee: James Owens (Wexford).
Minor Footballers beat Meath in All-Ireland Q-Final
Cork 3-19 (3-4-11) Meath 1-12 (1-2-8)
Photo: Max Ricken
Cork produced a superb all-round display to book their place in the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Football Championship semi-final with a commanding 3-19 to 1-12 victory over Meath in FBD Semple Stadium.
Fresh from their Munster championship success, Keith Ricken’s side carried that momentum into this quarter-final and controlled proceedings from the opening whistle. Assisted by a strong breeze in the first half, the Rebels built a ten-point interval lead through the excellent scoring contributions of Tom Whooley, Joe Miskella and the influential Kieran O’Shea.
Goalkeeper Rory Twohig was one of Cork’s standout performers, not only excelling between the posts but also contributing an impressive 0-9 from placed balls, including three two-point frees.
Any hopes of a Meath comeback were quickly extinguished after the restart when Eoghan Ahern found the net just 20 seconds into the second half. O’Shea added Cork’s second goal moments later before Miskella capped another outstanding performance with the Rebels’ third major score.
Despite a brief Meath rally, Cork remained composed and continued to dictate the game, showcasing their strength across the field. The 13-point victory sends Cork into their first All-Ireland minor semi-final since 2021, where either Roscommon or Derry will provide the opposition.
Scorers for Cork: R Twohig 0-9 (3 2pt f, 0-2 45, 0-1 f), J Miskella 1-3 (1 2pt), T Whooley 0-4, K O’Shea, E Ahern 1-0 each, B Hegarty, A O’Herlihy, C Murphy 0-1 each.
Meath: H McGuirk 1-4 (1 2pt), C Walsh 0-3, M Stafford 0-2 (1 2pt f), N Smyth, C McKenna, C Brennan 0-1 each.
CORK: R Twohig (Kilmeen); R McCormack (Midleton), A O’Sullivan (Glanmire), C Garvey (St Finbarr’s); D O’Sullivan (Erin’s Own), C Downing (Adrigole), E Lynch (Ballincollig); K O’Shea (Urhan), C Murphy (Barryroe); E Ahern (Carrigaline), B Hegarty (Ballinora), J Miskella (Ballincollig, c); T Whooley (Clonakilty), J Barry (Aghinagh), D Herlihy (Shamrocks).
MEATH: C Fitzsimmons; B Browne, T Clarke, N Rogan; L O’Donoghue, H McGuirk (c), N Smyth; J Killoran, T Proudfoot; C McKenna, C Brennan, A Keane; C Walsh, M Stafford, D Loughran.
Subs: H Keating for J Killoran (h-t), L Kavanagh for T Proudfoot (36), T Dillon for D Loughran (40), H Moffat for C Walsh (49), O Farrelly for L O’Donoghue (55).
Referee: Eamon O’Connor (Offaly).
County Committee Bulletin
Munster Final Day Information, coverage etc.
Match Day Guide: Cork vs Limerick — Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final 2026
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
Supporters are encouraged to arrive early, enjoy refreshments, and take in the pre-match atmosphere.
🎫 Ticket & Entry Reminder
Please note the following before arriving at the stadium:
Please note: Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted for entry.
🪑 Stand Information
Allocated seating applies in the following areas:
🚪 Stadium Access
🚶 Getting to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
🚗 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:
APCOA:
Public Transport
Additional travel information:
🚧 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
Outer Cordon – From 11:00hrs
Additional Traffic Information
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.
Additional Train Services to Cork for the game
🚨Munster Final Services🚨
📆Sunday 07th June
09.10 Mallow/Cork
10.30 Mallow/Cork
11.40 Mallow/Cork
20.00 Cork/Mallow
10.45 Cork/Midleton
11.15 Midleton/Cork
11.45 Cork/Midleton
12.15 Midleton/Cork
17.45 Cork/Midleton
18.15 Midleton/Cork
18.45 Cork/Midleton
19.15 Midleton/Cork
10.00 Heuston/Cork will additionally stop at Charleville.
16.25 Cork/Heuston will additionally stop at Limerick Jctn.
17.25 Cork/Heuston will additionally stop at Charleville.
19.25 Cork/Heuston will additionally stop at Charleville.