Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Cork 0-29 Tipperary 0-22
By Stephen Barry at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Both sides finished with 14 men as Cork put All-Ireland final heartbreak out of their minds with a seven-point victory over Tipperary in front of a bumper 30,910 crowd at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Connolly’s eight points and seven from Darragh Fitzgibbon, including six from play, were the key tallies. Cork have now won seven consecutive Allianz Hurling League games for the first time since 1953.
From last year’s All-Ireland teams, Ben O’Connor picked 10 established starters and Liam Cahill nine for this February rematch in ideal conditions.
Of the newcomers, William Buckley backed up his man-of-the-match performance against Waterford with three points, while his teenage marker Cathal O’Reilly struck a point at the other end.
There was no sign of a Tipp sweeper here, but Connors often shuttled back to provide a defensive shield. That worked well early on.
The sides traded points in pairs for the opening 15 minutes, with Tipp repeatedly edging ahead and Cork pinning them back. Jake Morris and Andrew Ormond rotated the centre-forward role to each snipe two points.
Half-backs Craig Morgan and Sam O’Farrell gave Tipp their last lead at 0-6 to 0-4. From there, Cork began to get more purchase and reeled off five points in a row, including fine efforts from Buckley and Barrett.
Cork were first to threaten a goal. O’Reilly hooked Buckley, but the corner-forward then picked out Barrett. The speedster was brought down by Johnny Ryan, who was black-carded. Declan Dalton stepped up, but failed to replicate his clinical finish against Waterford as Rhys Shelly made a routine save. Fitzgibbon ensured Cork didn’t leave without a point.
A Connors turnover point and two Forde frees levelled at 0-10 apiece, but Cork would add the next five in succession, with two from Connolly. In total, they won the period with an extra man by 0-6 to 0-4.
When Eoin Downey and Mark Coleman chipped in with white flags, both wing-backs had contributed two points each. Séamus Kennedy completed the set of Tipp half-backs splitting the posts to make the score 0-16 to 0-12. It proved the last score before the break.
Referee Liam Gordon the half-time whistle after dishing out those red cards to Jason Forde and Shane Barrett following a melee.
That was the only real flashpoint as Cork held Tipp at arm’s length until the closing stages. Fitzgibbon and Buckley kept them motoring with a couple of points each.
Tipp called upon Hurler of the Year John McGrath, yet it was Eoghan Connolly who had the greatest bench impact with four long-range frees. He finished as Tipp’s top scorer among 13 different players to raise a white flag.
Substitute Darragh McCarthy brought it back to a one-score game with his 66th-minute free.
However, Connolly sparked a four-point streak to make the points safe. Cork enter a three-week break until they visit Kilkenny on March 1, while Tipp host Limerick in a fortnight.
Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-8 (4fs); Darragh Fitzgibbon 0-7 (1f); Diarmuid Healy, William Buckey 0-3 each; Eoin Downey, Mark Coleman, Shane Barrett 0-2 each; Brian Hayes, Tim O’Mahony 0-1 each.
Scorers for Tipperary: Eoghan Connolly 0-4 (4f); Jake Morris 0-3 (1f); Willie Connors, Andrew Ormond, Jason Forde (2f), Darragh McCarthy (2f) 0-2 each; Cathal O’Reilly, Sam O’Farrell, Craig Morgan, Séamus Kennedy, Conor Stakelum, Oisín O’Donoghue, Noel McGrath 0-1 each.
Cork: Patrick Collins; Seán O’Donoghue, Dáire O’Leary, Ger Millerick; Eoin Downey, Robert Downey, Mark Coleman; Micheál Mullins, Ethan Twomey; Darragh Fitzgibbon, Shane Barrett, Diarmuid Healy; William Buckley, Declan Dalton, Alan Connolly.
Subs: Cormac O’Brien for Coleman (HT), Tim O’Mahony for Mullins (44), Brian Hayes for Dalton (44), Hugh O’Connor for Twomey (52), Robbie O’Flynn for Buckley (64).
Tipperary: Rhys Shelly; Johnny Ryan, Bryan O’Mara, Cathal O’Reilly; Sam O’Farrell, Craig Morgan, Séamus Kennedy; Willie Connors, Conor Stakelum; Andrew Ormond, Jake Morris, Josh Keller; Darragh Stakelum, Oisín O’Donoghue, Jason Forde.
Subs: John McGrath for D Stakelum (HT), Eoghan Connolly for Kennedy (44), Noel McGrath for Keller (49), Darragh McCarthy for O’Donoghue (56), Paddy McCormack for Ormond (61).
Referee: Liam Gordon (Galway).
Zeus Announces Long Term Sustainable Partnership with Cork GAA & SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Zeus Announces Long Term Sustainable Partnership with Cork GAA & SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Zeus Group, one of Europe’s fastest growing packaging companies, together with SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the home of Cork GAA, is pleased to announce a new long term Sustainable Partnership. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the delivery of practical, measurable sustainability solutions at one of Ireland’s leading sporting venues.
The partnership was officially launched at the Cork v Tipperary Allianz League fixture on Saturday 7th February with an on-site photo opportunity and public announcement at the stadium.
Through this collaboration, Zeus will support SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh with a comprehensive sustainability programme focused on operational improvements across the stadium. Key initiatives include:
The partnership also incorporates innovative technology, including AI Smart Bin solutions to improve segregation and reduce contamination, alongside upgraded tunnel wall and pitch perimeter signage to reinforce sustainability messaging throughout the stadium environment.
This shared commitment aims to reduce environmental impact while maintaining a high quality matchday experience for supporters. It also aligns with Zeus’ wider sustainability strategy, which prioritises locally sourced products, responsible product lifecycles, and long term environmental performance.
The Sustainable Partnership reinforces Zeus’ leadership in sustainable stadium transformation and highlights the importance of collaboration in delivering meaningful environmental progress across major public and community venues.
Brian O’Sullivan, Founder and Owner of Zeus Group, said:
“This partnership with SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh represents an important step in demonstrating how practical sustainability solutions can be successfully integrated into large scale sporting venues. We are proud to support the stadium in its sustainability journey and look forward to delivering long term impact together.”
Kevin O’Donovan, CEO of SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, commented:
“We are committed to enhancing the sustainability of our stadium operations while continuing to deliver an exceptional experience for supporters. Partnering with Zeus Group allows us to implement innovative, effective solutions that support our environmental goals and reinforce Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh’s role as a leading, future focused sporting venue.”
About Zeus Group
Zeus Group is one of Europe’s fastest growing packaging companies, supplying sustainable packaging solutions across food, retail, logistics, healthcare, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. With operations across the UK, Ireland, European and international markets, Zeus is committed to innovation, service excellence, and delivering measurable value to customers.
About SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh is a world class sporting and event venue located in Cork. As the home of Cork GAA, the stadium hosts national and international sporting fixtures, concerts, and community events, while continuing to invest in sustainable practices and modern venue operations
Cork hurlers beat Tipp at home
Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Cork 0-29 Tipperary 0-22
By Stephen Barry at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Both sides finished with 14 men as Cork put All-Ireland final heartbreak out of their minds with a seven-point victory over Tipperary in front of a bumper 30,910 crowd at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Connolly’s eight points and seven from Darragh Fitzgibbon, including six from play, were the key tallies. Cork have now won seven consecutive Allianz Hurling League games for the first time since 1953.
From last year’s All-Ireland teams, Ben O’Connor picked 10 established starters and Liam Cahill nine for this February rematch in ideal conditions.
Of the newcomers, William Buckley backed up his man-of-the-match performance against Waterford with three points, while his teenage marker Cathal O’Reilly struck a point at the other end.
There was no sign of a Tipp sweeper here, but Connors often shuttled back to provide a defensive shield. That worked well early on.
The sides traded points in pairs for the opening 15 minutes, with Tipp repeatedly edging ahead and Cork pinning them back. Jake Morris and Andrew Ormond rotated the centre-forward role to each snipe two points.
Half-backs Craig Morgan and Sam O’Farrell gave Tipp their last lead at 0-6 to 0-4. From there, Cork began to get more purchase and reeled off five points in a row, including fine efforts from Buckley and Barrett.
Cork were first to threaten a goal. O’Reilly hooked Buckley, but the corner-forward then picked out Barrett. The speedster was brought down by Johnny Ryan, who was black-carded. Declan Dalton stepped up, but failed to replicate his clinical finish against Waterford as Rhys Shelly made a routine save. Fitzgibbon ensured Cork didn’t leave without a point.
A Connors turnover point and two Forde frees levelled at 0-10 apiece, but Cork would add the next five in succession, with two from Connolly. In total, they won the period with an extra man by 0-6 to 0-4.
When Eoin Downey and Mark Coleman chipped in with white flags, both wing-backs had contributed two points each. Séamus Kennedy completed the set of Tipp half-backs splitting the posts to make the score 0-16 to 0-12. It proved the last score before the break.
Referee Liam Gordon the half-time whistle after dishing out those red cards to Jason Forde and Shane Barrett following a melee.
That was the only real flashpoint as Cork held Tipp at arm’s length until the closing stages. Fitzgibbon and Buckley kept them motoring with a couple of points each.
Tipp called upon Hurler of the Year John McGrath, yet it was Eoghan Connolly who had the greatest bench impact with four long-range frees. He finished as Tipp’s top scorer among 13 different players to raise a white flag.
Substitute Darragh McCarthy brought it back to a one-score game with his 66th-minute free.
However, Connolly sparked a four-point streak to make the points safe. Cork enter a three-week break until they visit Kilkenny on March 1, while Tipp host Limerick in a fortnight.
Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-8 (4fs); Darragh Fitzgibbon 0-7 (1f); Diarmuid Healy, William Buckey 0-3 each; Eoin Downey, Mark Coleman, Shane Barrett 0-2 each; Brian Hayes, Tim O’Mahony 0-1 each.
Scorers for Tipperary: Eoghan Connolly 0-4 (4f); Jake Morris 0-3 (1f); Willie Connors, Andrew Ormond, Jason Forde (2f), Darragh McCarthy (2f) 0-2 each; Cathal O’Reilly, Sam O’Farrell, Craig Morgan, Séamus Kennedy, Conor Stakelum, Oisín O’Donoghue, Noel McGrath 0-1 each.
Cork: Patrick Collins; Seán O’Donoghue, Dáire O’Leary, Ger Millerick; Eoin Downey, Robert Downey, Mark Coleman; Micheál Mullins, Ethan Twomey; Darragh Fitzgibbon, Shane Barrett, Diarmuid Healy; William Buckley, Declan Dalton, Alan Connolly.
Subs: Cormac O’Brien for Coleman (HT), Tim O’Mahony for Mullins (44), Brian Hayes for Dalton (44), Hugh O’Connor for Twomey (52), Robbie O’Flynn for Buckley (64).
Tipperary: Rhys Shelly; Johnny Ryan, Bryan O’Mara, Cathal O’Reilly; Sam O’Farrell, Craig Morgan, Séamus Kennedy; Willie Connors, Conor Stakelum; Andrew Ormond, Jake Morris, Josh Keller; Darragh Stakelum, Oisín O’Donoghue, Jason Forde.
Subs: John McGrath for D Stakelum (HT), Eoghan Connolly for Kennedy (44), Noel McGrath for Keller (49), Darragh McCarthy for O’Donoghue (56), Paddy McCormack for Ormond (61).
Referee: Liam Gordon (Galway).
Match Day Information – Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Cork vs Tipperary
Saturday, 7th February 2026
Throw-in: 7:30 PM
Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh looks forward to welcoming supporters from Cork and Tipperary ahead of a big evening of hurling action at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with an Under 20 Hurling Challenge followed by a senior Allianz Hurling League Division 1A fixture under lights.
The senior game will be broadcast live on RTÉ 2 as part of Super Saturday, it will also be broadcast on RTE 1 and C103FM with updates on REDfm.
🏟️ Match Day Schedule
🎟️ Ticket Information – Important Reminder
Ticket Update: Terrace Tickets are now on sale, as all Stand Tickets have sold out.
🎫 Ticket & Entry Reminder
🪑 Seating Information
🚪 Stadium Access
🚶 Getting to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
🚗 Traffic & Travel Information
Parking: No onsite parking available. Garda traffic management in place from early afternoon.
City Centre Parking:
Public Transport:
🌧️ Weather Advisory
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh is an open stadium. Supporters are advised to dress appropriately for mixed weather conditions and cold temperatures.
Team News
Cork Senior Hurling Team
Substitutes: Paudie O’Sullivan, Niall O’Leary, Cormac O’Brien, Ciarán Joyce, Tommy O’Connell, Tim O’Mahony, Hugh O’Connor, Brian Roche, Séamus Harnedy, Brian Hayes, Robbie O’Flynn
Tipperary Senior Hurling Team
Substitutes: Barry Hogan, Eoghan Connolly, Seán Kennelly, Conor Martin, Darragh McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy, Paddy McCormack, John McGrath, Noel McGrath, Keith Ryan, Stefan Tobin
🚨 Traffic & Travel Update – An Garda Síochána
An Garda Síochána have issued the following traffic and access update for supporters attending Saturday’s Allianz Hurling League fixture at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
🚧 Road Closures
Roads closed from 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM (approx.)
Access for residents only:
Roads closed from 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM (approx.):
The largest volumes of pedestrians exiting the stadium are expected between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
🚶 Stadium Walking Routes
Please note: Due to current roadworks on Maryville, there will be no vehicular access.
🚌 Public Transport
🚗 Travelling by Car
From the West:
Use the South Ring Road (N40). Take the Mahon/Blackrock exit (Junction 10), turn left onto Skehard Road towards Boreenmanna Road. Use legal and available parking only.
From the North:
Use the North Ring Road (N20). Supporters are advised to park in the city centre and walk or use public transport.
From the East:
Use the Jack Lynch Tunnel (N40). Take the Mahon/Blackrock exit (Junction 10), turn left onto Skehard Road towards Boreenmanna Road. Use legal and available parking only.
Supporters are encouraged to consider train or bus links from Midleton, Glounthaune, and Little Island, where free parking is available.
🅿️ Parking
Please do not block: housing estate entrances, business premises, parks, footpaths, disabled spaces, or bus stops.
🚌 Buses & Coaches
🚕 Drop-Off & Set-Down
Our Senior Hurling team to play Tipperary in Round 3 of League has been announced
The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Tipperary in Round 3 of the Allianz Hurling League has been announced as follows:
Tickets for the game can be bought here
Cork U17s in Leinster Minor Development League Action
It’s a busy weekend ahead for Cork football, with two U17 squads taking to the field as the Leinster Minor Football Development League gets underway.
Section 1 | Cork will compete alongside Offaly, Laois and Sligo.
Section 2 | A second Cork squad will face Wicklow and Waterford.
🏐 This Weekend’s Opening Fixtures
Cork 1 vs Offaly 1
📍 Páirc Uí Rinn
🕛 12:00pm
Cork 2 vs Waterford 1
📍 Gold Coast Resort Pitch, Dungarvan
🕒 1:45pm