Páirc party as Cork cruise past Tipperary to claim first Hurling League title since 1998

The contest never lived up to its billing although those in the giant attendance anticipating a home coronation left satisfied.

FIRST BLOOD: Cork captain Robert Downey lifts the trophy. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Allianz HL Division 1A final: Cork 3-24 Tipperary 0-23 

In his ninth senior national final, Patrick Horgan is at last a winner as Cork’s explosive first-half exhibition delivered their first Allianz League title since 1998.