Over one million tune in to watch Clare overcome Cork in All-Ireland hurling final

Tony Kelly of Clare celebrates with the Liam MacCarthy cup after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final between Clare and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Clare's thrilling extra-time win over Cork in Sunday's All-Ireland senior hurling final in Croke Park was watched by over a million viewers in Ireland.

An average of 1,037,000 tuned into The Sunday Game Live on RTÉ2 with another 9,000 watching on RTÉ2+1.

The RTÉ2 audience represented a share of 77% of those watching TV at that time.

The television coverage peaked at 1,231,000 as the game reached its climax.

Last year's decider between Limerick and Kilkenny averaged 830,000 on RTÉ2 which was the highest audience for an All-Ireland hurling final since 2019.

Last night's highlights and review of the hurling year on The Sunday Game drew an average audience of 255,000 with a share of 28%. 

Commenting on yesterday's figures, RTÉ group head of sport, Declan McBennett, said: "It is fitting given the epic nature of yesterday’s clash that it attracted such a huge audience to witness the skill and commitment on display from both sides. 

"The game will live long in the memory of those who witnessed or listened to it, with Tony Kelly’s goal taking its place in the annals of memorable Croke Park moments."

RTÉ's GAA coverage continues this weekend with the All-Ireland football final meeting of Galway and Armagh.