Cork are Munster senior hurling champions for the first time since 2018 after coming out on top in a penalty shootout with Limerick at the TUS Gaelic Grounds this evening.
Cork will need to start with "energy and aggression" if they are to derail Limerick's Munster SHC seven-in-a-row bid, according to former Rebels goalkeeper Dónal Óg Cusack.
Adult tickets for Saturday week's Munster senior hurling championship final between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds have increased by €5 to €50 for the stand, and €40 for terrace.
Paudie Clifford is back in Kerry's starting 15 for tomorrow's All-Ireland senior football championship group stage derby against Cork at Pairc Ui Chaoimh.
Cork will play Limerick in the Munster senior hurling championship final on June 7th after battling past Waterford to a 2-25 to 1-22 victory at Pairc Ui Chaoimh this afternoon.
Meath got up and running early in the group stages of the All-Ireland senior football championship thanks to a 1-13 to 0-12 win over Cork at Pairc Tailteann this afternoon.
Galway, Cork, Kilkenny and Clare all picked up victories in the first round of games in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie championship this afternoon, with the two western counties going well to come through tough contests in front of their home supporters.
Cork have been dealt a significant injury blow ahead of their opening All-Ireland SFC Group 2 tie against Meath, with captain Brian Hurley omitted from John Cleary's matchday squad for the trip to Navan.
Cork football boss John Cleary has expressed his frustration at the decision by the Central Hearings Committee to uphold Sean Brady's one-match suspension.
Cork claimed their first Munster minor hurling championship title in four years by edging out Waterford on a 1-20 to 2-15 scoreline at FBD Semple Stadium last night.
Cork star Brian Hayes feels Limerick are "still the top team around" and knows the Rebels will need a huge performance this weekend if they are to defeat the Munster champions.