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2026 Munster GAA Under 20 Hurling Championship

🏆 2026 Munster GAA Under 20 Hurling Championship

Following the completion of the group stages of the Fulfil Munster U20 Hurling Championship, Cork have secured their place in the semi-final.

Cork will face Clare in the Munster Semi-Final, with the winners advancing to meet Tipperary in the Munster Final. Tipperary finished top of the group stages to qualify directly for the final.

With Cork finishing second in the group, they will have home advantage for the semi-final, which will take place in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Wednesday, May 6th, with a 7:35pm throw-in.

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Ticket information will be confirmed once available.

Fixtures & Results

Round 1 – 25 March

Score	Venue
Clare 1-10 – 0-12 Waterford	Sixmilebridge
Tipperary 1-21 – 0-22 Cork	FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles

Round 2 – 1 April

Score	Venue
Cork 4-18 – 0-21 Limerick	SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Tipperary 0-16 – 0-15 Waterford	Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field

Round 3 – 8–15 April

Score	Venue
Clare 0-18 – 0-15 Limerick	Sixmilebridge
Cork 0-16 – 0-13 Waterford	Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field

Round 4 – 22 April

Score	Venue
Clare 2-15 – 2-14 Tipperary	FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles
Waterford 1-18 – 1-17 Limerick	TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick

Round 5 – 29 April

Score	Venue
Cork 4-19 – 2-21 Clare	SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Tipperary 4-20 – 2-08 Limerick	TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick

Knockout Stage

Stage	Fixture	Date	Venue	Time
Semi-Final	Cork vs Clare	6 May 2026	SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh	7:35pm
Final	Tipperary vs Semi-Final Winner	TBC	TBC	TBC

📊 2026 Munster U20 Hurling Championship Table

Team	P	W	L	Scores For	Scores Against	Diff	Pts
Tipperary	4	3	1	7-71 (92)	4-60 (72)	+20	6
Cork	4	3	1	8-75 (99)	3-76 (85)	+14	6
Clare	4	3	1	5-64 (79)	6-60 (78)	+1	6
Waterford	4	1	3	1-58 (61)	2-59 (65)	-4	2
Limerick	4	0	4	3-61 (70)	9-74 (101)	-31	0

Cork 20’s book their place in Munster Semi-Final

Cork powered past Clare on a 4-19 to 2-21 scoreline in the Munster U20 Hurling Championship at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with four goals proving decisive in a thrilling contest that will be repeated in next week’s semi-final.

Trailing by a point at half-time (1-11 to 1-10), Cork exploded into the second half. Colm Garde levelled before a slick move ended with Johnny Murphy firing to the net. Further goals from Barry Walsh and Finn O’Brien kept Cork in control during a tense finale.

Clare, who had won their previous three games, pushed hard with Fred Hegarty and Thomas O’Connor leading the charge. O’Connor struck twice for goal, while Hegarty’s scoring kept the Banner within touching distance.

However, Cork’s resilience proved key. Goalkeeper Oisín Walsh produced vital saves, and Barry Walsh sealed the win with a superb late point.

Despite the victory, scoring difference sees Cork face Clare again in the semi-final.

Scorers for Cork: Barry Walsh 1-5 (0-1 f), James O’Brien 0-6 (0-5 f), Johnny Murphy 1-2, Barry O’Flynn, F O’Brien 1-0 each, Z Biggane 0-2, D Heavin, C Garde, Ben Walsh, C Noonan 0-1 each.

Clare: F Hegarty 0-8 (0-5 f), T O’Connor 2-2, M Collins, R Kilroy 0-4 each, R Hayes, D Costello, P Rodgers 0-1 each.

CORK: O Walsh (Youghal); D Fitzgerald (Bride Rovers), M Barrett (Carrigtwohill), D Heavin (Russell Rovers); MT Brosnan (Glen Rovers), C Garde (Lisgoold), D O’Leary (Ballincollig); Ben Walsh (Killeagh), C Noonan (Kanturk); Z Biggane (Charleville), Barry Walsh (Killeagh), James O’Brien (Cloyne); Johnny Murphy (Dromina), B O’Flynn (Sarsfields), F O’Brien (Erin’s Own).

Subs: J Counihan (Watergrasshill) for Noonan (51-53), John Murphy (Mallow) for Biggane (55), Counihan for O’Leary (57), C O’Sullivan (Na Piarsaigh) for F O’Brien (58), Jack O’Brien (Douglas) for Brosnan (59).

CLARE: M Sheedy; J Casey, R Loftus, E Gunning; J Moylan, M O’Halloran, R Hayes; D Costello, G Ball; F Hegarty, M Collins, R Kilroy; S Boyce, T O’Connor, P Rodgers.

Subs: H Doherty for Boye (39), J Hegarty for Moylan (47), R Keane for Ball (49), M Cleary for Rodgers (54), S Arthur for Costello (60).

Referee: K Guina (Limerick).

2026- Dalata Hotel Group Munster U20 Football Final Cork v Kerry

Munster U20 Football Final – Cork v Kerry

Date & Time:
Thursday, April 30th | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Competition:
Dalata Hotel Group GAA Under 20 Munster Football Championship Final

Cork head to Tralee for a huge Munster final clash as they take on old rivals Kerry in the Dalata Hotel Group GAA Under 20 Munster Football Championship Final.

Throw-in is at 7:00 PM in Austin Stack Park, with the young Rebels aiming to capture provincial silverware against a strong Kerry side on home turf.

This promises to be a high-intensity encounter, with both teams bringing pace, skill, and plenty of championship experience. Get behind the Rebels’ as they look to make it a night to remember in Tralee.

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