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The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Cork boss Pat Ryan warns Munster glory is just the start as All-Ireland tilt takes priority
WHILE basking in the glory of guiding Cork to their 55th Munster SHC title, Pat Ryan already had one eye on the bigger picture. 2 Cork captain Robert Downey lifts the Mick Mackey Cup after his side' victory in the Munster Hurling final over Limerick 2 Cork manager Pat Ryan says Cork have now turned their attention to the All-Ireland title Conor Lehane, Shane Kingston and Alan Connolly netted in the Gaelic Grounds penalty shootout that sent the Mick Mackey Cup to Leeside for the first time since 2018. That it occurred just 20 days after For Ryan, the satisfaction came from seeing his players deliver a performance that was a much truer reflection of their capabilities. But the Cork gaffer said: "This is just the start. This is just one thing. We move on to the All-Ireland series, the semi-finals. read more on gaa "We know we're a really good team. We saw what we were like when we weren't at it three weeks ago. It's all to play for." While the remaining two places in the last four of the Liam MacCarthy Cup race will be up for grabs over the next fortnight, Cork can rest assured that their ticket to a semi-final on July 5 has already been punched. Having played six games in nine weeks – including National League and Munster final victories – the Rebels are now facing into a four-week lay-off. Ryan said: "It's probably going to take a bit of managing now. That's something that we haven't accounted for before. Most read in GAA Hurling 'Limerick have plenty of experience of how they deal with that. That's your four weeks off to manage properly and probably get a bit of advice from fellas that have done it before." The intermission should also give Cork a chance to ease their injury issues after Niall O'Leary (groin) and captain Rob Downey (hamstring) were restricted to roles off the bench against Limerick. RTE GAA pundits argue over who started halftime row as Cork eventually topple Limerick in Munster epic final Declan Dalton (hamstring) played no part at all, while Ger Millerick also missed out due to fracturing his finger in the win over Waterford a fortnight ago. Ryan declared: 'I'd say everybody will be OK. We'll be in a good position. "Ger Millerick is three weeks in a brace, whatever length of time that is from the Waterford game, to try and get him back into it. But he should be OK.' Cork suffered extra-time heartbreak in last year's All-Ireland final. But Ryan felt his charges were better equipped to deal with the challenge this time. He added: 'We were definitely calmer. We had no injuries. "The last day against Clare in the All-Ireland final, there were three or four fellas with cramps and injuries and you were saying, 'Will we bring them off or will we stick with it?' 'That made life a bit easier.'
BBC News
a day ago
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- BBC News
Limerick's reign ended as Cork win Munster final classic on penalties
Cork ended Limerick's long reign in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship in the most dramatic fashion, winning 3-2 in the competition's first penalty shootout after an extraordinary final ended in a draw after extra-time. Conor Lehane, Shane Kingston and Alan Connolly netted penalties for Cork, and while Diarmuid Byrnes and Aaron Gillane converted for Limerick, misses by Barry Murphy and Declan Hannon either side of Patrick Collins' save from Tom Morrissey handed the Rebels their first provincial triumph since front of a crowd of 43,580, Cork midfielder Darragh Fitzgibbon drilled over a '65 in added time at the end of extra-time to force penalties after 90-plus minutes in the Gaelic Grounds ended 1-30 to O'Connor and Shane O'Brien scored goals in either half in regulation for Limerick, with Shane Barrett raising Cork's green flag. Limerick, who were chasing a seventh consecutive title, now drop into the All-Ireland quarter-finals while last season's beaten finalists Cork progress to the last four. "Our fellas really dug in. It took an awful lot of effort over the last three weeks," Cork boss Pat Ryan told RTE. "We were embarrassed when we came up here the last time [losing by 16 points in the round-robin stage]. We had to get over Waterford [in the last game], which was a really tough game."I knew the lads were going to fight on their backs today."
Irish Times
a day ago
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- Irish Times
Cork end Limerick's Munster dominance after epic battle at the Gaelic Grounds
Munster Hurling Final: Cork 2-27 Limerick 1-30 AET (Cork win 3-2 on penalties) Cork are the new Munster hurling champions, an unexpected outcome that sent hordes of their delirious supporters, in a crowd of 43,580, on to the pitch at the Gaelic Grounds, as Robert Downey accepted the Mick Mackey Cup. Dismissed as having no more realistic ambitions than making inroads into the 16-point mauling suffered at the hands of Limerick less than three weeks previously, their understrength team rallied magnificently to confound the serial champions. It took penalties, a first ever shoot-out in a provincial final, to separate the teams at the end but by hanging on when it looked as if the champions had irresistible momentum in the second half and indeed after Darragh Fitzgibbon had seen their first penalty saved by Nickie Quaid, the new champions were well deserving of their 55th Munster title. The final was a smouldering, frantic affair, loosely refereed by Thomas Walsh, who went down with cramp in extra time and was replaced by James Owens. READ MORE It included an ill-tempered confrontation between the backroom teams at half-time, which will presumably attract the attention of the disciplinary authorities. Cork's goalkeeper Patrick Collins saves a penalty to win the game. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho After the near humiliation of the group match, Cork were viewed by many as akin to a political party, having suffered a landslide defeat and needing two more elections to catch up. Happily, hurling isn't politics and this match was completely different in its dynamic, respective performances and crucially, outcome. Although their bench appeared to compare unfavourably with the multiple All-Ireland winning opponents' reserves, it was the Cork auxiliaries who proved decisive, providing 0-6 of their extra-time scores, the lion's share from Shane Kingston (0-3) and Conor Lehane (0-2), who also hit penalties in the shoot-out. For John Kiely, it was a first defeat in 14 senior finals, spanning leagues, provincial championships and All-Irelands. Having posted a powerfully authoritative display in the group match, which matched their best efforts of recent years, this was a more fallible performance. They hit crucial wides when faced with the prospect of pulling away and winning a seventh successive Munster title, particularly in extra time when they looked a tired collective and even in the penalty shoot-out when their last three efforts were weary strikes. Limerick's Gearoid Hegarty with Cork's Darragh Fitzgibbon. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Cork brought a greater urgency to their efforts both in defence and in attack, getting pressure on Limerick and disrupting the smooth patterns that had effectively monopolised the previous meeting. They started with intent, opening a three-point lead in the first six minutes and even though they were reeled back in on many occasions, always responded either to equalise or nudge back in front. An attack that managed just 0-3 from play in the entire 70 minutes on the last day out had 1-10 from play by half-time, at which point they led by four, 1-14 to 1-10. The goals had spiced up exchanges, first Aidan O'Connor equalising 1-5 to 0-8 in the 20th minute after a pinpoint ball from Cian Lynch had given him a run at Eoin Downey. His batted effort beat Patrick Collins at the near post. Seven minutes later, a Cork attack ended with Brian Hayes, under real pressure, slipping the ball out to Shane Barrett, who whipped it sharply into the net, putting his team 1-9 to 1-7 ahead. Having regained the initiative, they pulled away by half-time. There had been fine individual moments, especially from debutant Diarmuid Healy, who would finish with 0-3 from play. Referee Thomas Walsh receives assistance from Limerick's Adam English after suffering cramp during extra time. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Limerick were unable to establish the same puck-out domination even with the wind in the second half, but with the half-forward line of Tom Morrissey, Cian Lynch and Gearóid Hegarty, the Shannonsiders had their go-getters. It was Hegarty, who launched a quick free into the forwards, which Gillane got to and cleverly kicked the ball into Shane O'Brien. The replacement finished emphatically and tied the match at 2-13 to 1-16 after Cork had largely protected the lead in the third quarter. It went point for point for most of the remainder of the contest. When Limerick appeared to be making good the momentum of their goal, Cork kept hitting back. It was all hands on deck with points on the evening for two of their full-back line, veteran Damien Cahalane and Eoin Downey. Limerick lost the better chances. Aaron Gillane had a free before the end of normal time to win it but Horgan also was ready to fire a point when blocked by Kyle Hayes, who was less imposing on this occasion than he had been in May. It was the wides in extra time that really cost the champions. They managed six, some of them really poor shot selection, whereas Cork had just one, a free attempt from Fitzgibbon, who nonetheless had a storming match at centrefield, making up for his subdued outing at centre forward three weeks previously. Cork's Darragh Fitzgibbon celebrates scoring a late point to take the game to penalties. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho It was who took on the final act of extra time, a 65, awarded when the usually flawless Nickie Quaid spilled a long-range free from the same player and it went out of play. It cleared the bar, wiping out Gillane's free for a foul on Cathal O'Neill, which briefly looked to have taken the champions home. Their manager, John Kiely, was unhappy at James Owens playing well over the allotted one minute of injury-time at the end but there had been stoppages within time added on. Finally, the dice were rolled with the first penalty shoot-out in MacCarthy Cup history. Diarmuid Byrnes scored first and Fitzgibbon fired his straight at Quaid before Gillane made it 2-0. But from then on the champions were curiously lacking in conviction and Cork seemingly energised, as they seized the day. LIMERICK: N Quaid; S Finn, D Morrissey, M Casey; D Byrnes (0-1f), K Hayes, B Nash; A English (0-3), W O'Donoghue; G Hegarty (0-2), C Lynch, T Morrissey (0-2); A Gillane (0-9, 7f), A O'Connor (1-1), D Reidy (0-3). Subs: S O'Brien (1-2) for O'Connor (42 mins), P Casey (0-1) for Reidy, C O'Neill for T Morrissey (both 55), D O'Donovan (0-1) for O'Donoghue (65), B Murphy for M Casey, D Hannon (0-1) for Byrnes (both e-t), D Morrissey for Hegarty (79), D Byrnes for Lynch (90). Penalties: Byrnes, Gillane, Murphy (wide), T Morrissey (saved), Hannon (wide). CORK: P Collins; D Cahalane (0-1), E Downey (0-1), S O'Donoghue; M Coleman, C Joyce, C O'Brien; T O'Mahony (0-1), D Fitzgibbon (0-4, 1f, 65); D Healy (0-3), S Barrett (1-3), S Harnedy (0-2); P Horgan (0-7, 4f, B Hayes (0-1), A Connolly (0-1). Subs: R Downey for O'Brien, T O'Connell (0-1) for O'Mahony (both 59 mins), S Kingston (0-3) for Connolly, R O'Flynn for Harnedy (both 65), C Lehane (0-2) for Horgan (70), N O'Leary for O'Donoghue (73), B Roche for Healy (80), A Connolly for Coleman (84). Penalties: Fitzgibbon (saved), Lehane, Kingston, Connolly. Referee: T Walsh (Waterford) replaced by J Owens (Wexford) from 73rd minute.
Irish Times
2 days ago
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- Irish Times
Live GAA updates: Cork look to halt Limerick's drive for seventh consecutive Munster title
Saturday's fixtures Munster Senior Hurling Final: Limerick v Cork, Gaelic Grouds, 6pm Tailteann Cup: Offaly v New York, O'Connor Park, 2pm Westmeath v Laois, Cusack Park, Mullingar, 5pm 3 minutes ago Here is how Seán Moran has called today's Munster SHC final: 'If the intrigue surrounding the counties' earlier meeting centred on how convincingly Limerick could regain their form of old and how successfully their opponents could iron out troubling inconsistencies in their performances to date, the resolution made tough viewing for Cork.' [ Munster SHC final: Limerick look too far ahead to be caught on this occasion Opens in new window ] 10 minutes ago Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog for today's eagerly awaited Munster senior hurling final between Limerick and Cork at the Gaelic Grounds. This one has all the ingredients to serve up a classic. It's Gordon Manning here and I'll be keeping you updated on all the action from Limerick. Seán Moran and Denis Walsh are both in place at the stadium so we'll be getting their thoughts and all the latest team news from the Gaelic Grounds. So put the kettle on, open the good biscuits and get ready for an evening of high entertainment and drama.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
Saturday Sport: Limerick face Cork in Munster final, Leinster take on Glasgow in URC
GAA Cork will bid to prevent Limerick from claiming a seventh successive Munster hurling title this evening. John Kiely has made just one change for the defending champions, with Aidan O'Connor named for his first Championship start. Advertisement The Rebels, meanwhile, have Rob Downey named on the bench, with Damien Cahalane and Diarmuid Healy both starting. Throw-in at the Gaelic Grounds is at 6. The Tailteann Cup reaches the knockout stages this afternoon. Offaly take on New York in their preliminary quarter-final clash at Glenisk O'Connor Park from 2. Advertisement At 5 o'clock, Westmeath and Laois duke it out at Cusack Park. There's a double-header of All-Ireland minor football quarter-finals at O'Moore Park, Right now, Kerry lead Cavan by 6 point to 5 in Portlaoise, Next up, Tyrone and Cork do battle at 1.45. Advertisement While Roscommon and Louth contest today's other last-eight tie in Breffni Park, where throw-in is at 7. The Kerry women's team begin their All-Ireland Football title defence this afternoon. Mayo are the visitors to Tralee for a Round 1 encounter, which gets underway at 2. At the same time, Galway meet Tipperary in Tuam, while Meath welcome Armagh to Páirc Tailteann an hour later. Advertisement It's Round Three of the All-Ireland Camogie Championship this afternoon. Clare welcome Limerick to Ennis at 2 o'clock, while at the same time, Dublin face Kilkenny at Parnell Park. Two games throw-in at 4 - Waterford take on Derry, while winless Wexford are at home to Tipperary. Rugby Leinster will look to book their place in a first-ever URC final this afternoon. Advertisement Leo Cullen's side host defending champions Glasgow Warriors at the Aviva Stadium. Kick-off is at 2.45. It's an all-South African affair in the other semi-final, with the Bulls hosting the Sharks in Pretoria from 5.15. Athletics Sarah Healy claimed the first Diamond League win of her career in the women's 1500 metres in Rome last night. The Dubliner put in a sensational run in the final 100 metres to edge out the Australian duo of Sarah Billings and Abbey Caldwell in a time of 3:59.1-7. Elsewhere, Cathal Doyle ran a personal best in the men's 15-hundred, for a fourteenth place finish at the Stadio Olimpico. Golf Lauren Walsh remains in a one-shot lead midway through her third round at the Tenerife Women's Open. The Kildare woman is one-over-par for the day, moving back to eight-under. Shane Lowry is four shots off the lead heading into Day Three of the Canadian Open. The Clara native carded 68 yesterday to sit in a tie for seventh on eight-under - he's out on course just after 6 Irish Time. Cam Champ leads the way at the midway point on 12-under. Rory McIlroy missed the cut yesterday after a disastrous second-round 78 saw him finish on nine-over
