Munster SHC Round Two

Cork 4-27 Tipperary 0-24

By Stephen Barry at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

A first-minute red card for Darragh McCarthy and three Cork goals inside the first quarter made for one-way traffic as the Rebels ran out 15-point winners over Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

There were 18 points between these two last year and any hopes of a closer contest faded quickly after Tipp were reduced to 14 men right from the throw-in.

Cork punished them with three goals inside 17 minutes, from Tim O’Mahony, Patrick Horgan, and Alan Connolly. Man of the match Declan Dalton capped off the victory with a fourth green flag late on.

The victory in front of a sold-out 42,231 crowd moves them top of the Munster round-robin on three points.

Two opening-day draws saw changes kept to a minimum. Both were enforced as Dalton replaced the suspended Shane Barrett and Conor Bowe was called in after Joe Caesar’s injury withdrawal.

That meant Noel McGrath came off the bench to surpass Brendan Cummins’ Premier record with his 74th championship appearance.

 

McCarthy and Seán O’Donoghue clashed right from the throw-in with Johnny Murphy sending the U20 prospect to the line for an apparent dig, which sent the corner-back to the turf. Alan Tynan’s opening point from the throw-in was chalked off as a result.

That left Robert Downey free to sweep while O’Donoghue came out to man-mark centre-forward Jake Morris. Jason Forde took over Tipp’s placed-ball duties and he finished as top scorer with 0-15 (12 frees).

Cork’s opening goal originated from Downey picking up a loose puck-out in the sixth minute. They worked the ball around the half-backs for Mark Coleman to deliver for Brian Hayes, who lofted a pass for the onrushing O’Mahony to drive to the net.

The second again originated from Downey pouncing on a loose restart. This time, O’Mahony provided the supply for Horgan to spin inside and squeeze the sliotar inside the near post.

Within five minutes, they had their third green flag. Craig Morgan had a weak shot saved by Patrick Collins and Cork countered through Hayes and Darragh Fitzgibbon for a Connolly tap-in.

Trailing 3-6 to 0-3, Tipp targeted a goal to help their predicament. Forde took on a close-range free, which Eoin Downey blocked, and Collins denied Sam O’Farrell’s batted effort.

Robert Downey limped off with what was diagnosed as a dead leg as Coleman took over the free role.

Craig Morgan’s block and Bowe’s flick led to a hard-earned Jake Morris point. Cork were always doing more, though. Dalton and Séamus Harnedy took their first-half tallies to 0-3 each for a 10-point half-time advantage, 3-13 to 0-12.

Andrew Ormond forced Collins into a third save with his first touch and soon registered a point. They traded scores with Cork for 20 minutes of the second half before the hosts tagged on four in a row, including the first of Robbie O’Flynn’s two points.

Dalton added the final blow in the 64th minute from a sharp counter. Ciarán Joyce fed the Fr O’Neills man, who beat Bryan O’Mara before unleashing a near-post finish to complete his 1-6 tally.

Willie Connors came on late to score a brace, while Horgan brought his total to 1-9.

Scorers for Cork: Patrick Horgan 1-9 (6fs), Declan Dalton 1-6 (2fs), Séamus Harnedy 0-5, Tim O’Mahony, Alan Connolly 1-0 each, Darragh Fitzgibbon, Brian Hayes, Robbie O’Flynn 0-2 each, Tommy O’Connell 0-1.

Scorers for Tipperary: Jason Forde 0-15 (12fs), Jake Morris 0-3, Willie Connors 0-2, Eoghan Connolly, Craig Morgan, Darragh Stakelum, Andrew Ormond 0-1 each.

Cork: Patrick Collins; Niall O’Leary, Eoin Downey, Seán O’Donoghue; Ciarán Joyce, Robert Downey, Mark Coleman; Tim O’Mahony, Ethan Twomey; Declan Dalton, Darragh Fitzgibbon, Séamus Harnedy; Patrick Horgan, Alan Connolly, Brian Hayes.

Subs: Ger Millerick for R Downey (20, inj), Luke Meade for Twomey (47), Brian Roche for Connolly (52), Robbie O’Flynn for O’Mahony (57), Tommy O’Connell for Joyce (66).

Tipperary: Barry Hogan; Eoghan Connolly, Robert Doyle, Michael Breen; Sam O’Farrell, Ronan Maher, Bryan O’Mara; Craig Morgan, Alan Tynan; Conor Bowe, Jake Morris, Darragh Stakelum; Darragh McCarthy, John McGrath, Jason Forde.

Subs: Andrew Ormond for Bowe (42), Noel McGrath for Stakelum (42), Séamus Kennedy for Tynan (46), Gearóid O’Connor for J McGrath (51), Willie Connors for O’Farrell (67).

Referee: Johnny Murphy (Limerick).

Cork Set for Munster SHC Round 2 Clash with Tipperary

Cork continue their 2025 Munster Senior Hurling Championship campaign with a highly anticipated Round 2 clash against Tipperary this Sunday, April 27th, at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

📍 SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
🕰️ 4:00 PM
🟢 Referee: Johnny Murphy (Limerick)
📺 Live on RTÉ2

Fresh from an opening round draw against Clare for Cork and a draw against Limerick for Tipperary, both sides will be eager to claim their first win of the campaign.

Please note: tickets for this fixture are now sold out.
Supporters are reminded not to travel to the stadium without a valid match ticket.

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📋 Cork Senior Hurling Team for Munster SHC Round 2

The Cork Senior Hurling Team has been announced for Sunday’s clash. Here is the full line-up:

1. Patrick Collins, Ballinhassig

2. Niall O’Leary, Castlelyons

3. Eoin Downey, Glen Rovers

4. Seán O’Donoghue, Inniscarra

5. Ciaran Joyce, Castlemartyr

6. Robert Downey, Glen Rovers (c)

7. Mark Coleman, Blarney

8. Tim O’Mahony, Newtownshandrum

9. Ethan Twomey, St Finbarr’s

10. Declan Dalton, Fr O’Neill’s

11. Darragh Fitzgibbon, Charleville

12. Séamus Harnedy, St Ita’s

13. Patrick Horgan, Glen Rovers

14. Alan Connolly, Blackrock

15. Brian Hayes, St Finbarr’s

Substitutes:
16. Bríon Saunderson, Midleton
17. Cormac O’Brien, Newtownshandrum
18. Damian Cahalane, St Finbarr’s
19. Ger Millerick, Fr O’Neill’s
20. Tommy O’Connell, Midleton
21. Luke Meade, Newcestown
22. Brian Roche, Bride Rovers
23. Diarmuid Healy, Lisgoold
24. Robbie O’Flynn, Erin’s Own
25. Shane Kingston, Douglas
26. Jack O’Connor, Sarsfields

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🎟️ Match Day Information: Cork v Tipperary – Sunday, April 27th, 2025

Gates Open: 2:00 PM
🎶 Entertainment: The Frank and Walters will perform a live warm-up show from 2:40 PM inside the stadium.

🌦️ Dress for the Weather:
Check the forecast and dress appropriately.

🚗 Plan Your Journey & Parking:

• Heavy traffic expected.

• Walk if possible from the City Centre (25 min) or Mahon/Blackrock Greenway.

• Public transport: Bus Éireann 202/212 or walk from Kent Station (30 min).

👮 Safety & Security:
An Garda Síochána will have cordons in place. Please follow steward and Gardaí instructions.

🚙 Post-Game Traffic Plan:
Priority routes for exiting vehicles via Mahon, South Link Road, and Páirc Uí Rinn.

📋 Full Match Day info here 👉 Click here

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🚫 Important Notice: Flares and Smoke Bombs

Event Control and An Garda Síochána remind supporters:

• Flares and smoke bombs are illegal.

• Possession will lead to refusal of entry or ejection.

• Ignition in crowded areas is a criminal offence and may lead to prosecution.

Please enjoy the match safely!