Cork Triumphs in Munster Final After Penalty Drama

Cork ended Limerick's dominance in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship by winning their first title since 2018 in a dramatic final at the Gaelic Grounds, decided by a penalty shootout—the first such outcome in a provincial final. The match was level after extra-time before Cork prevailed 3-2 on penalties, ending Limerick's 14-final unbeaten run. This turnaround came just weeks after Limerick had previously beaten Cork by 16 points. Meanwhile, Kilkenny and Galway were set to play in the Leinster final, with Kilkenny seeking a sixth straight title. Kildare made history by defeating Laois in the Joe McDonagh Cup, earning a spot in the next year's Liam MacCarthy Cup and an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final against Dublin. These developments reflect significant shifts and drama in hurling's provincial competitions.