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Irish Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Munster Hurling Final ticket update as Limerick and Cork to go at it again
Munster GAA have released a ticket update for the Limerick/Cork provincial hurling decider on Saturday week, and it's not good news for the casual fan. The Gaelic Grounds tie is almost certain to sellout as Cork go into the lion's den again, having been hammered by 16 points by Limerick at the same venue eight days ago. That tie attracted a bumper sellout crowd of 42, 477 for the group stage meeting and the same is expected in 12 days time. It's hard to believe that this is Cork's first Munster Hurling Final appearance in seven years (2018), while this historymaking Limerick side go for the province's first ever seven-in-a-row. Limerick won their recent meeting 3-26 to 1-16 to qualify for the Munster Final. This allowed them to rest key players in their weekend dead rubber defeat by Clare. Cork had to defeat Waterford at Pairc Ui Chaoimh over the weekend to stay alive in the Championship - and they did that on a 2-25 to 1-22 scoreline, despite hitting 17 wides. The Rebels were without injured skipper Robert Downey, while Declan Dalton and Niall O'Leary also missed the game due to injury. They're all in a race against time to prove their fitness for the rematch with John Kiely's all conquering side. Ger Mellerick, Cormac O'Brien and Seamus Harnedy all came into the Cork side at the weekend, showing the depth they have, while Diarmuid Healy impressed off the bench. The winner of the Munster Final will go straight through to the All-Ireland semi-final, with the loser going into the quarter-finals. It's a game that has got fans excited as the hurling world waits to see if a Cork side, which defeated Limerick twice in last year's Championship, can muster a response to their recent mauling. But getting a ticket to see this one could prove tricky. Munster GAA released the following statement: 'Due to the high demand, tickets for the Munster Senior Hurling Final on Saturday June 7 at 6pm in the TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick will be distributed through the participating County Boards only. 'Season ticket holders from Limerick and Cork will receive their tickets through the normal channels. There will be no public sale of tickets via Ticketmaster, Centra or Supervalu outlets.'
The 42
24-04-2025
- Sport
- The 42
One Cork change for Tipperary as Dalton replaces suspended Barrett
DECLAN DALTON HAS been named in the Cork team to face Tipperary in the Munster hurling championship on Sunday, replacing the suspended Shane Barrett. The second-half red card shown to Barrett against Clare in Ennis last Sunday rules him out of this weekend's Round 2 clash in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Dalton, who came on in the draw with the Banner and knocked over the injury-time free to level the game, is set to start in the only change to the Cork team. Captain Robert Downey is named at centre-back despite going off through injury early in the second half last Sunday. Cormac O'Brien, who started the league final against Tipperary at wing-back but missed the Clare match with a quad injury, is named amongst the substitutes here with Sarsfields forward Jack O'Connor is also added to the panel, as Barrett and Eoin Roche make way. Throw-in on Sunday is 4pm and the game is live on RTÉ 2. The Cork Senior hurling team to play Tipperary in round 2 of the Munster Championship has been announced. Best wishes to the Cork team & management. #Borntoplay #RebelsRising — Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) April 24, 2025 Dublin, meanwhile, have made two changes for their Leinster championship clash with Wexford at Parnell Park. Advertisement Ronan Hayes and Darragh Power start ahead of Dónal Burke and Danny Sutcliffe, following last weekend's late win over Offaly. Key attacking duo Burke and Sutcliffe are absent from the matchday squad: both were substituted by half time against the Faithful county. Throw-in on Saturday is 4.30pm, with the action live on GAA+. The Dublin Senior Hurling panel has been named for Saturday's Leinster Championship meeting with Wexford at Parnell Park 👕#UpTheDubs — Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) April 24, 2025 Cork (v Tipperary) 1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig) 2. Niall O'Leary (Castlelyons), 3. Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers), 4. Seán O'Donoghue (Inniscarra) 5. Ciarán Joyce (Castlemartyr), 6. Robert Downey (Glen Rovers – captain), 7. Mark Coleman (Blarney) 8. Tim O'Mahony (Newtownshandrum), 9. Ethan Twomey ( 10. Declan Dalton (Fr O'Neills), 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) Subs 16. Brion Saunderson (Midleton) 17. Cormac O'Brien (Newtownshandrum) 18. Damien Cahalane ( 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 (Erins Own) 25. Shane Kingston (Douglas) 26. Jack O'Connor (Sarsfields) Dublin (v Wexford) 1. Eddie Gibbons (Kilmacud Crokes) 2. John Bellew (Lucan Sarsfields), 3. Paddy Smyth (Clontarf), 4. Andrew Dunphy (St Brigid's) 5. Paddy Doyle (Naomh Barrog), 6. Chris Crummey (Lucan Sarsfields – captain), 7. Paddy Dunleavy (Ballyboden St Enda's) 8. Conor Burke (St Vincent's), 9. Conor Donohoe (Erin's Isle) 10. Brian Hayes (Kilmacud Crokes), 11. Ronan Hayes (Kilmacud Crokes), 12. Darragh Power (Fingallians) 13. Sean Currie (Na Fianna), 14. Cian O'Sullivan (St Brigid's), 15. Diarmaid O Dulaing (Commercials)
The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Major boost for Cork GAA as key star overcomes injury scare to start in Munster hurling championship clash vs Tipperary
CORK captain Rob Downey has been named to start in Sunday's Munster SHC showdown with Tipperary. A knee injury forced the centre-back off after 45 minutes of last weekend's draw with Clare. Advertisement 1 Robert Downey, left, has shrugged off an injury to start against Tipperary Credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile But he has been included for the Premier's visit to Leeside. The only adjustment to the team that squandered a 12-point half-time lead in Ennis is the inclusion of Declan Dalton in the half-forward line for the suspended Shane Barrett. Dalton's selection in place of Barrett is one of three changes from the National League final victory over Tipp this month. Séamus Harnedy continues at wing-forward at the expense of Diarmuid Healy, while Mark Coleman retains his place at wing-back ahead of Cormac O'Brien. Advertisement Read More on GAA But O'Brien (quad) is on the bench after missing the trip to Ennis. CORK (SHC v Tipperary) : P Collins; N O'Leary, E Downey, S O'Donoghue; C Joyce, R Downey, M Coleman; T O'Mahony, E Twomey; D Dalton, D Fitzgibbon, S Harnedy; P Horgan, A Connolly, B Hayes. Subs : B Saunderson, C O'Brien, D Cahalane, G Millerick, T O'Connell, L Meade, B Roche, D Healy, R O'Flynn, S Kingston, J O'Connor.
