Cork 0-29 Tipperary 1-22
By Stephen Barry at FBD Semple Stadium
Cork avenged their All-Ireland final defeat to record a precious Munster Championship-opening victory over Tipperary in front of 44,348 fans at FBD Semple Stadium.
This time, it was the Rebels who came with the dominant second-half surge in a hard-fought rematch. They kept the Premier scoreless from play in the second period until the 64th minute. The match-winning spell yielded 0-11 to 0-1 from the 44th to 59th minutes. In terms of scores from play, the final tally was 0-22 to 1-9.
Cork have now won five successive championship games against Tipp in Thurles, dating back to 2016. This clash also marked their 10th consecutive championship sell-out ahead of next Sunday’s tussle with Limerick.
Cork’s debutants made the telling impact as William Buckley (0-6) and Barry Walsh (0-4) combined for 10 points, with Buckley picking up man-of-the-match honours.
Teenage attacker Stefan Tobin made his Tipp debut, while Liam Cahill also gave a first start to Oisín O’Donoghue. Despite O’Donoghue wearing number 5, he lined out in the half-forwards as Cahill opted against replicating the sweeper system which worked to good effect in last year’s All-Ireland final.
They had to plug an early leak down the left flank as Cork captain Darragh Fitzgibbon registered four points from play in just over 10 minutes. He hit another pair wide, including one ruled out after a HawkEye check.
Bryan O’Mara swapped across with Craig Morgan to get a grip on Fitzgibbon. When Buckley hit the target, the visitors led 0-6 to 0-3.
Two of Fitzgibbon’s points originated from Tipp shots dropped short or off the post. Once Tipp tidied their shooting and choked the Cork supply lines, they reeled off six points on the spin.
O’Donoghue was a key influence. He assisted two points for Jake Morris and one for Willie Connors, and won a free for Jason Forde to convert. His hard work around the middle also yielded a turnover point.
Forde missed his first free, but converted the next five before the break. Meanwhile, Tim O’Mahony struck three long-range frees wide, including back-to-back efforts which could’ve interrupted Tipp’s momentum.
The hosts extended their first lead to 0-9 to 0-6 before Alan Connolly snapped the onslaught. When Liam Cahill was punished for disputing a free, Stack marched the sliotar forward 30 metres, in line with hurling’s new dissent rule. Connolly tapped over.
The Rebels soon struck three points in a row to level at 0-11 apiece. There were eye-catching points from Shane Barrett and Walsh. In between, the hurley-less Brian Hayes made a nuisance of himself to create a goal-scoring opportunity for Buckley. The debutant was left with his head in his hands after firing over the bar.
They traded points from there to the break via Forde’s fifth free, Walsh, O’Donoghue, and Buckley for 0-13 all.
They continued to exchange blows after the break. Tipp were reliant on frees from Eoghan Connolly and two Forde efforts, both of which were won by O’Donoghue. Alan Connolly and O’Mahony replied from dead balls, with the latter advanced 30 yards for Forde’s show of dissent.
When Hayes completed the set of six forwards scoring, it sparked an eight-point streak. Walsh doubled his tally to 0-4. Alan Connolly added four, including three frees. Two of those originated from technical fouls, with Morgan pinged for a throw and Michael Breen for handling the sliotar three times.
Darragh McCarthy’s free offered only a brief respite as Barrett, O’Mahony, and a stunning Buckley effort pushed it out to 0-26 to 0-17.
By that stage, Tipp had emptied their bench. Their entire full-forward line was withdrawn. Ben O’Connor had yet to make his first move.
Alan Connolly floated a goal chance wide before Tipp had their first point from play of the half through Sam O’Farrell.
McCarthy’s third free got the gap back to five. Cork settled through Barrett and Alan Walsh.
As the sideline official announced four added minutes, Alan Tynan drilled a low shot to the net for 0-28 to 1-21.
McCarthy’s deflected shot sparked a scramble before tapping over the resulting free for a one-score game. But Pádraig Power won the clinching free for Buckley to convert.
Both teams are back in action next Sunday. Cork host Limerick in a repeat of the league final, while Tipp travel to Waterford in search of a victory.
Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-7 (5fs); William Buckley 0-6 (1f); Darragh Fitzgibbon, Shane Barrett, Barry Walsh 0-4 each; Tim O’Mahony 0-2 (1f); Brian Hayes, Alan Walsh 0-1 each.
Scorers for Tipperary: Jason Forde 0-7 (7fs); Darragh McCarthy 0-4 (4fs); Alan Tynan 1-0; Eoghan Connolly (2f), Oisín O’Donoghue, Jake Morris 0-2 each; Willie Connors, Conor Stakelum, John McGrath, Sam O’Farrell, Darragh Stakelum 0-1 each.
Cork: Patrick Collins; Seán O’Donoghue, Ciarán Joyce, Robert Downey; Mark Coleman, Niall O’Leary, Eoin Downey; Tim O’Mahony, Tommy O’Connell; Barry Walsh, Shane Barrett, Darragh Fitzgibbon; Brian Hayes, Alan Connolly, William Buckley.
Subs: Diarmuid Healy for O’Connell (59), Alan Walsh for Hayes (61), Hugh O’Connor for O’Mahony (68), Séamus Harnedy for Walsh (70+1), Pádraig Power for Connolly (70+2).
Tipperary: Rhys Shelly; Michael Breen, Robert Doyle, Ronan Maher; Craig Morgan, Eoghan Connolly, Bryan O’Mara; Willie Connors, Conor Stakelum; Jake Morris, Andrew Ormond, Oisín O’Donoghue; Stefan Tobin, John McGrath, Jason Forde.
Subs: Darragh McCarthy for Tobin (h-t), Noel McGrath for J McGrath (41), Alan Tynan for Stakelum (46), Darragh Stakelum for Forde (54), Sam O’Farrell for Connors (58).
Referee: Seán Stack (Dublin).
Match Gallery: Cork v Tipperary Munster SHC Round 1
Cork opened their Munster Senior Hurling Championship campaign with a 0-29 to 1-22 win over Tipperary at FBD Semple Stadium.
A composed second-half display proved the difference, with the Rebels edging clear during a key spell after the break. Debutants William Buckley and Barry Walsh made notable contributions as Cork secured a valuable opening-round victory.
Check out photos from the game below
Cork U20 Football Team Announcement
Cork U20 Football Manager Ray Keane has named his side for Round 3 of Phase 2 in the Dalata Munster U20 Football Championship.
⚔️ Cork vs Waterford
📍 Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
🗓 Date: Wednesday, April 22nd
⏰ Throw-in: 7:00 PM
Irish Soccer team going back to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Netherlands game
This will mark the third time the WNT will play at the home of Cork GAA, following a memorable 3–1 victory over France in front of 18,399 spectators in 2024, and a 1–0 win against Slovenia last year.
The Girls in Green recently recorded back-to-back wins over Poland that have boosted their chances of qualifying for a second World Cup tournament – albeit with two group games and potential play-offs still to play.
Ireland WNT Head Coach Carla Ward said: “We are really looking forward to bringing the squad back to Cork in June. We love playing in Cork. The team has won both matches at Pairc Ui Chaoimh so far, and we will be aiming to continue that run against the Netherlands. I’ve no doubt that our supporters will come out in their numbers to back the team as we aim to move closer to securing a place at the World Cup.”
The team are returning to Cork for the ninth time, but recorded their most significant result at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh with victory over then World No. 2 France in July 2024.
Ticket details will go on public sale from Wednesday, April 22nd. Please visit Football Association of Ireland | National Teams for further details.
Introduction to Performance Analysis Course
Are you looking to take your GAA skills to the next level?
Cork GAA is thrilled to announce our upcoming ‘Introduction to Performance Analysis’ course, set to take place on April 25th, 2026 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Why Attend?
This course presents an invaluable opportunity for GAA enthusiasts to earn a GAA-recognized certificate in Performance Analysis (PA). By participating, you’ll not only enhance your own skills but also contribute to raising Performance Analysis standards within your club and across the county.
Course Highlights:
✅ Principles of performance analysis
✅ Planning your analysis system
✅ Designing analysis templates
✅ Managing your data into understandable formats
✅ Evaluating your findings effectively
✅ Learning effective communication methods to provide feedback to coaches & players
Unlock Your Potential:
Upon completion, participants will gain access to the GAA Performance Analysis Accreditation Pathway, a comprehensive resource for further skill development.
Registration Details:
Spaces for this course are limited, so don’t delay! The registration fee is €50 + booking fee, and no pre-course requisites are necessary. Spread the word to coaches within your club and secure your spot today.
How to Register:
Registration is now open! Click link to sign up and take the first step towards enhancing your GAA journey.
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Join us on April 25th and embark on a journey towards excellence in GAA Performance Analysis!
Cork beat Tipperary in Round 1 of Munster SHC
Cork 0-29 Tipperary 1-22
By Stephen Barry at FBD Semple Stadium
Cork avenged their All-Ireland final defeat to record a precious Munster Championship-opening victory over Tipperary in front of 44,348 fans at FBD Semple Stadium.
This time, it was the Rebels who came with the dominant second-half surge in a hard-fought rematch. They kept the Premier scoreless from play in the second period until the 64th minute. The match-winning spell yielded 0-11 to 0-1 from the 44th to 59th minutes. In terms of scores from play, the final tally was 0-22 to 1-9.
Cork have now won five successive championship games against Tipp in Thurles, dating back to 2016. This clash also marked their 10th consecutive championship sell-out ahead of next Sunday’s tussle with Limerick.
Cork’s debutants made the telling impact as William Buckley (0-6) and Barry Walsh (0-4) combined for 10 points, with Buckley picking up man-of-the-match honours.
Teenage attacker Stefan Tobin made his Tipp debut, while Liam Cahill also gave a first start to Oisín O’Donoghue. Despite O’Donoghue wearing number 5, he lined out in the half-forwards as Cahill opted against replicating the sweeper system which worked to good effect in last year’s All-Ireland final.
They had to plug an early leak down the left flank as Cork captain Darragh Fitzgibbon registered four points from play in just over 10 minutes. He hit another pair wide, including one ruled out after a HawkEye check.
Bryan O’Mara swapped across with Craig Morgan to get a grip on Fitzgibbon. When Buckley hit the target, the visitors led 0-6 to 0-3.
Two of Fitzgibbon’s points originated from Tipp shots dropped short or off the post. Once Tipp tidied their shooting and choked the Cork supply lines, they reeled off six points on the spin.
O’Donoghue was a key influence. He assisted two points for Jake Morris and one for Willie Connors, and won a free for Jason Forde to convert. His hard work around the middle also yielded a turnover point.
Forde missed his first free, but converted the next five before the break. Meanwhile, Tim O’Mahony struck three long-range frees wide, including back-to-back efforts which could’ve interrupted Tipp’s momentum.
The hosts extended their first lead to 0-9 to 0-6 before Alan Connolly snapped the onslaught. When Liam Cahill was punished for disputing a free, Stack marched the sliotar forward 30 metres, in line with hurling’s new dissent rule. Connolly tapped over.
The Rebels soon struck three points in a row to level at 0-11 apiece. There were eye-catching points from Shane Barrett and Walsh. In between, the hurley-less Brian Hayes made a nuisance of himself to create a goal-scoring opportunity for Buckley. The debutant was left with his head in his hands after firing over the bar.
They traded points from there to the break via Forde’s fifth free, Walsh, O’Donoghue, and Buckley for 0-13 all.
They continued to exchange blows after the break. Tipp were reliant on frees from Eoghan Connolly and two Forde efforts, both of which were won by O’Donoghue. Alan Connolly and O’Mahony replied from dead balls, with the latter advanced 30 yards for Forde’s show of dissent.
When Hayes completed the set of six forwards scoring, it sparked an eight-point streak. Walsh doubled his tally to 0-4. Alan Connolly added four, including three frees. Two of those originated from technical fouls, with Morgan pinged for a throw and Michael Breen for handling the sliotar three times.
Darragh McCarthy’s free offered only a brief respite as Barrett, O’Mahony, and a stunning Buckley effort pushed it out to 0-26 to 0-17.
By that stage, Tipp had emptied their bench. Their entire full-forward line was withdrawn. Ben O’Connor had yet to make his first move.
Alan Connolly floated a goal chance wide before Tipp had their first point from play of the half through Sam O’Farrell.
McCarthy’s third free got the gap back to five. Cork settled through Barrett and Alan Walsh.
As the sideline official announced four added minutes, Alan Tynan drilled a low shot to the net for 0-28 to 1-21.
McCarthy’s deflected shot sparked a scramble before tapping over the resulting free for a one-score game. But Pádraig Power won the clinching free for Buckley to convert.
Both teams are back in action next Sunday. Cork host Limerick in a repeat of the league final, while Tipp travel to Waterford in search of a victory.
Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-7 (5fs); William Buckley 0-6 (1f); Darragh Fitzgibbon, Shane Barrett, Barry Walsh 0-4 each; Tim O’Mahony 0-2 (1f); Brian Hayes, Alan Walsh 0-1 each.
Scorers for Tipperary: Jason Forde 0-7 (7fs); Darragh McCarthy 0-4 (4fs); Alan Tynan 1-0; Eoghan Connolly (2f), Oisín O’Donoghue, Jake Morris 0-2 each; Willie Connors, Conor Stakelum, John McGrath, Sam O’Farrell, Darragh Stakelum 0-1 each.
Cork: Patrick Collins; Seán O’Donoghue, Ciarán Joyce, Robert Downey; Mark Coleman, Niall O’Leary, Eoin Downey; Tim O’Mahony, Tommy O’Connell; Barry Walsh, Shane Barrett, Darragh Fitzgibbon; Brian Hayes, Alan Connolly, William Buckley.
Subs: Diarmuid Healy for O’Connell (59), Alan Walsh for Hayes (61), Hugh O’Connor for O’Mahony (68), Séamus Harnedy for Walsh (70+1), Pádraig Power for Connolly (70+2).
Tipperary: Rhys Shelly; Michael Breen, Robert Doyle, Ronan Maher; Craig Morgan, Eoghan Connolly, Bryan O’Mara; Willie Connors, Conor Stakelum; Jake Morris, Andrew Ormond, Oisín O’Donoghue; Stefan Tobin, John McGrath, Jason Forde.
Subs: Darragh McCarthy for Tobin (h-t), Noel McGrath for J McGrath (41), Alan Tynan for Stakelum (46), Darragh Stakelum for Forde (54), Sam O’Farrell for Connors (58).
Referee: Seán Stack (Dublin).