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).
Cork Football team to play Donegal has been announced
John Cleary has announced his Cork team for this weekend’s crucial All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 2A encounter with Donegal.
Cork travel to Ballybofey on Saturday for a 3:00pm throw-in, with a place in the next stage of the championship up for grabs.
The team selected is as follows:
Cork Minor hurling team to play Tipperary in All-Ireland Semi-Final
Our Minor Hurling Team manager Donal Mulcahy has announced his side for Saturday’s Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Semi-Final against Tipperary.
🗓 Saturday, June 13th
📍 Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
⏰ Throw-in: 2:00pm
The team to play is
Cork GAA and Rebel Óg Launch New U18 Football Summer Tournament
Cork GAA and Rebel Óg Launch New U18 Football Summer Tournament
As part of a new initiative to provide a high-quality games programme for club players during the summer months, Cork GAA and Rebel Óg have joined forces to launch an exciting U18 Football Summer Tournament for non-exam players.
The competition aims to provide meaningful and competitive football opportunities during June, ensuring players continue to develop and enjoy the game in a structured inter-divisional format.
Six divisional teams will compete across three rounds of fixtures:
Round 1 Fixtures
Wednesday, June 10th
Castletownroche – 7:00pm
Avondhu v Duhallow
Ballinlough – 7:00pm
Seandún v Imokilly
Macroom – 7:45pm
Muskerry/Carrigdhoun v Carbery/Beara
Round 2 Fixtures
Wednesday, June 17th
Following the opening round, the three winning teams will be placed in Bowl 1, while the three losing teams will be placed in Bowl 2. Teams from Bowl 1 will then be drawn against teams from Bowl 2 to determine the next round of fixtures.
Finals Round
Wednesday, June 24th
The tournament will conclude with three finals, with teams competing for:
This new competition represents a positive collaboration between Cork GAA and Rebel Óg, offering players an opportunity to represent their divisions, play high-quality football and remain actively engaged during the summer period.
We wish all players, management teams, referees and volunteers the very best for the tournament and look forward to an exciting series of games over the coming weeks.
Cork GAA club coaching workshops
CORK GAA CLUB COACHING WORKSHOPS
JUNE 2026
Learn • Develop • Inspire
Cork GAA Coaching & Games are delighted to offer a series of practical coaching workshops throughout June for coaches working across all youth grades.
All GAA coaches from clubs and schools are welcome to attend.
📅 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
🎯 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
✅ Club Coaches
✅ School Coaches
✅ Juvenile Coaches
✅ New Coaches
✅ Games Promotion Officers
ℹ️ MORE INFORMATION
For full details and workshop enquiries, please contact the relevant Cork GAA Games Development Coordinator for your area.
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).