Cork’s reign as Allianz Hurling League champions ended with defeat to Limerick at the TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday. In a scrappy and disjointed contest, Cork never led, though they mounted a late push after trailing by nine points at half-time. Limerick ultimately finished stronger to secure victory.
Despite playing with the breeze in the second half, Cork struggled to build momentum and failed to score consecutively for much of the third quarter. Limerick extended their lead to six points by the 56th minute, but Cork responded with a brief surge, with Hugh O’Connor, Tim O’Mahony, and William Buckley all scoring to cut the gap to two. However, that proved as close as they would get.
Aaron Gillane was a key figure for Limerick, finishing with 1-7, while Cork’s Brian Hayes impressed with 1-3, including a first-half goal following a turnover. Limerick had started strongly, racing into an early lead with the aid of the wind, and maintained control despite Cork’s efforts to close the gap.
Cork showed improvement before half-time, reducing the deficit to three points, but were unable to capitalise after the restart. Late chances, including a goal opportunity for Robbie O’Flynn, went unconverted as Limerick pulled away in the closing stages.
Attention now turns to the Munster Senior Hurling Championship, where the sides will meet again on April 26 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, following Cork’s opener away to Tipperary.
A Gillane 1-7 (0-3 f), A O’Connor 0-8 (0-7 f, 0-1 65), A English, D Byrnes (0-1 f, 0-1 65) 0-3 each, C O’Neill, G Hegarty 0-2 each, S O’Brien, D Reidy 0-1 each.
A Connolly 0-7 f, B Hayes 1-3, W Buckley 0-3, D Fitzgibbon, T O’Mahony (0-1 f), 0-2 each, T O’Connell, S Harnedy, M Coleman, H O’Connor 0-1 each.
N Quaid; S Finn, M Casey, B Nash; D Byrnes, W O’Donoghue, K Hayes; A English, C Lynch; G Hegarty, A O’Connor, C O’Neill; A Gillane, S O’Brien, D Reidy.
P Casey for O’Neill (32-half-time), P Casey for O’Brien (53), D O’Donovan for O’Connor (58), E Hurley for Lynch (67), C Coughlan for Byrnes (70+3).
P Collins; N O’Leary, C Joyce, S O’Donoghue; E Downey, R Downey, M Mullins; T O’Mahony, T O’Connell; S Harnedy, S Barrett, D Fitzgibbon; W Buckley, A Connolly, B Hayes.
G Millerick for O’Donoghue (35+1, injured), M Coleman for Mullins (48), H O’Connor for Harnedy (51), R O’Flynn for O’Connell (62), D Dalton for Buckley (69), D Cahalane for R Downey (70+2).
S Hynes (Galway).
Munster GAA announces Ticketing Arrangements for the 2026 Munster Senior Hurling Championship
Munster GAA has confirmed the ticket distribution plan for the upcoming 2026 Munster Senior Hurling Championship, outlining how supporters can access tickets across all five rounds of the competition.
Due to capacity constraints at some venues, along with the expected demand from our clubs, the opening three rounds will be distributed through county boards to ensure fair and equitable access for competing counties. County Boards have been notified of their ticket allocations for each game.
Key Ticketing Details
Rounds 1–3
prior to each game.
Rounds 4–5
at all fixtures.
Season Ticket holders for the respective counties will be allocated tickets by the Season Ticket team – queries regarding those tickets should be directed to seasonticket@gaa.ie.
A limited number of Juvenile Group tickets will be available for all matches apart from the games at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg. Clubs can apply for Juvenile Group tickets via www.munster.gaa.ie/tickets from Wednesday April 8th with a maximum of 40 tickets per club (to include 6 adults max.). Availability will depend on the overall demand for each game and on the seating availability at the venue. Where availability is restricted, tickets will be issued to clubs on a first come first served basis. One application per club will be accepted.
Ticket Prices – Munster SHC (Round Robin Matches)
2026 Munster Senior Hurling Championship Fixtures
Round 1 – April 19th
Round 2 – April 26th
Round 3 – May 3rd / May 9th
Round 4 – May 16th / May 17th
Round 5 – May 24th
“Road to Summer” Championship Lunch
ONE CORK DUBLIN 2026
“Road to Summer” Championship Lunch
The One Cork Dublin “Road to Summer” Championship Lunch, taking place on Friday, April 17th, 2026 at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road.
Now in its third year, this flagship event brings together the Cork community in Dublin for an unforgettable afternoon of connection, insight, and Rebel spirit as we look ahead to Championship 2026.
One County. One Network. One Goal.
This special event is more than just a lunch — it’s a celebration of the powerful Cork network in Dublin. Supporters, businesses, players, and management will gather under one roof to strengthen connections and unite behind Cork teams across Hurling, Football, Camogie, and Ladies Football.
Guests will enjoy:
Star-Studded Line-Up
We are delighted to welcome an outstanding line-up for the 2026 event.
Guest Speaker:
MC:
Meet the Greats:
Hear from some of Cork’s most iconic figures, including:
These legends will provide unique insights into life at the top level and what it means to represent Cork.
Event Details
Tables of 10 are available, making it the perfect opportunity for businesses, clubs, and groups of friends to attend together.
Supporting Cork’s Future
Your support for this event plays a vital role in helping Cork teams continue to compete and succeed at the highest level. Events like this directly contribute to providing the resources needed for our players and management teams.
As highlighted throughout the programme:
“We can’t do it without you.”
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Secure your place today and be part of one of the standout Cork GAA events of the year.
This Week’s Inter-County Fixtures (April 6th – 12th)
This Week’s Inter-County Fixtures (April 6th – 12th)
It’s a significant week for Cork inter-county teams with championship action across multiple grades, as Minor hurlers, u20 footballers and senior footballers begin their Munster Championships.
U20 Football – Phase 2 Begins
Cork’s U20 footballers get their Phase 2 campaign underway in the Munster Championship with an opening clash against Clare.
This marks the first of three key fixtures in Phase 2, with games against Kerry and Waterford still to come. A strong start here will be crucial as Cork aim to build momentum heading into the remainder of the group.
Minor Hurling – Season Opener
Cork’s minor hurlers begin their 2026 championship journey with a trip to face Waterford in Dungarvan.
This fixture represents the first outing of the season for the minors, offering an early opportunity to set the tone for the campaign.
Senior Football – Home Advantage
Attention then turns to the senior footballers, who welcome Limerick to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
With home support behind them, Cork will be aiming to deliver a strong performance in this key championship encounter.
Ticket information for each fixture will be added below as it becomes available.
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Cork lose League Final
Cork’s reign as Allianz Hurling League champions ended with defeat to Limerick at the TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday. In a scrappy and disjointed contest, Cork never led, though they mounted a late push after trailing by nine points at half-time. Limerick ultimately finished stronger to secure victory.
Despite playing with the breeze in the second half, Cork struggled to build momentum and failed to score consecutively for much of the third quarter. Limerick extended their lead to six points by the 56th minute, but Cork responded with a brief surge, with Hugh O’Connor, Tim O’Mahony, and William Buckley all scoring to cut the gap to two. However, that proved as close as they would get.
Aaron Gillane was a key figure for Limerick, finishing with 1-7, while Cork’s Brian Hayes impressed with 1-3, including a first-half goal following a turnover. Limerick had started strongly, racing into an early lead with the aid of the wind, and maintained control despite Cork’s efforts to close the gap.
Cork showed improvement before half-time, reducing the deficit to three points, but were unable to capitalise after the restart. Late chances, including a goal opportunity for Robbie O’Flynn, went unconverted as Limerick pulled away in the closing stages.
Attention now turns to the Munster Senior Hurling Championship, where the sides will meet again on April 26 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, following Cork’s opener away to Tipperary.
Scorers for Limerick: A Gillane 1-7 (0-3 f), A O’Connor 0-8 (0-7 f, 0-1 65), A English, D Byrnes (0-1 f, 0-1 65) 0-3 each, C O’Neill, G Hegarty 0-2 each, S O’Brien, D Reidy 0-1 each.
Cork: A Connolly 0-7 f, B Hayes 1-3, W Buckley 0-3, D Fitzgibbon, T O’Mahony (0-1 f), 0-2 each, T O’Connell, S Harnedy, M Coleman, H O’Connor 0-1 each.
LIMERICK: N Quaid; S Finn, M Casey, B Nash; D Byrnes, W O’Donoghue, K Hayes; A English, C Lynch; G Hegarty, A O’Connor, C O’Neill; A Gillane, S O’Brien, D Reidy.
Subs: P Casey for O’Neill (32-half-time), P Casey for O’Brien (53), D O’Donovan for O’Connor (58), E Hurley for Lynch (67), C Coughlan for Byrnes (70+3).
CORK: P Collins; N O’Leary, C Joyce, S O’Donoghue; E Downey, R Downey, M Mullins; T O’Mahony, T O’Connell; S Harnedy, S Barrett, D Fitzgibbon; W Buckley, A Connolly, B Hayes.
Subs: G Millerick for O’Donoghue (35+1, injured), M Coleman for Mullins (48), H O’Connor for Harnedy (51), R O’Flynn for O’Connell (62), D Dalton for Buckley (69), D Cahalane for R Downey (70+2).
Referee: S Hynes (Galway).
Cork Senior Hurling Team to Face Limerick Has Been Announced
Cork Senior Hurling Manager Ben O’Connor has announced his team for the Allianz Hurling League Final against Limerick.
The game will take place at the Gaelic Grounds at 4pm this Sunday.
The team is as follows: