Antrim–Cork hurling rivalry

The Antrim-Cork rivalry is a hurling rivalry between Irish county teams Antrim and Cork, who first played each other in 1906. The fixture has been an irregular one due to both teams playing in separate provinces. Antrim's home ground is Casement Park and Cork's home ground is Páirc Uí Chaoimh, however, all of their championship meetings have been held at a neutral venue, usually Croke Park.

Antrim-Cork
LocaleCounty Antrim
County Cork
TeamsAntrim
Cork
First meeting6 May 1906
Cork 8-11 - 2-3 Antrim
1904 All-Ireland semi-final
Latest meeting25 July 2010
Cork 1-25 - 0-19 Antrim
2010 All-Ireland qualifier
Next meetingTBA
Statistics
Meetings total8
Top scorerSeán Condon (3-8)
All-time seriesCork 8-0 Antrim
Largest victory5 September 1943
Cork 5-16 - 0-4 Antrim
1943 All-Ireland final

While Cork are regarded as one of the "big three" of hurling, with Tipperary and Kilkenny completing the trio, Antrim have never claimed the All-Ireland title following just two appearances in the final.

As of 2014 Antrim and Cork have met eight times in the hurling championship with Cork emerging successful on all eight occasions.

History

1943: All-Ireland final meeting

After two shock victories over Galway and Kilkenny, Antrim made history by becoming the first Ulster representatives to line out in an All-Ireland final against Cork on 5 September 1943. The harsh economic realities of the Emergency were recognised before the throw-in as team captains Mick Kennefick and Jimmy Walsh made an exchange of tea and butter. But that was as good as it got for Antrim, as they froze on a day when Cork caught fire. Cork led by 3-11 to 0-2 at the break and by 5-16 to 0-4 at the end. The Rebels had their second three-in-a-row.[1]

2004-2010: Cork continue to dominate

After a fourteen-year hiatus, Antrim and Cork renewed their rivalry on 25 July 2004. Antrim manager Dinny Cahill made some strong comments in the media prior to the game in which he criticised Cork players Brian Corcoran, Niall McCarthy, Tom Kenny and Jerry O'Connor. Right from the throw-in the Cork tempo was furious. Corcoran goaled twice for Cork to give them a commanding 2-13 to 0-3 interval lead. Antrim came close to scoring a goal when a Liam Watson-struck free hit the bottom of the upright in the 60th minute at a time when Cork had extended their lead to sixteen points before eventually winning by 2-20 to 0-10.[2]

Antrim and Cork had their most recent championship clash on 25 July 2010 in an All-Ireland quarter-final. Cork’s opening eight points all came from frees, and by the 25th minute, they had moved into an 0-11 to 0-6 lead. Antrim battled bravely, however, gaps started to open up in the Antrim defence late in the half, allowing Tom Kenny and Kieran Murphy to take advantage and add points. It was in the 35th minute that Aisake Ó hAilpín slipped the ball to Niall McCarthy, and he found the net from close range. Ben O'Connor tagged on a couple of frees, and the Rebels went in at the break with a 1-16 to 0-11 lead. The Saffrons narrowed the gap after the interval through Liam Watson and Neil McManus, however, they finished with fourteen men after Watson was sent off for a second booking, and Cork finished the job with a late salvo of scores to secure a 1-25 to 0-19 victory.[3]

Statistics
Team All-Ireland Provincial National League Total
Cork 30 51 14 95
Antrim 0 54 0 54
Combined 30 105 14 149

All-time results

Legend
Cork win
Antrim win

Senior
No. Date Winners Score Runners-up Venue Competition
1.6 May 1906Cork (1)4-18 - 2-3AntrimJones's RoadAll-Ireland semi-final
2.5 September 1943Cork (2)5-16 - 0-4AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland final
3.3 August 1947Cork (3)7-10 - 0-5AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
4.5 August 1984Cork (4)3-26 - 2-5AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
5.10 August 1986Cork (5)7-11 - 1-24AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
6.5 August 1990Cork (6)2-20 - 1-13AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
7.25 July 2004Cork (7)2-26 - 0-10AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland quarter-final
8.25 July 2010Cork (8)1-25 - 0-19AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland quarter-final

Intermediate
No. Date Winners Score Runners-up Venue Competition
1.27 August 1967Cork (1)4-6 - 2-6AntrimCork Athletic GroundsAll-Ireland semi-final
2.31 August 1969Cork (2)4-16 - 4-5AntrimCork Athletic GroundsAll-Ireland semi-final
3.22 August 2004Cork (3)5-9 - 2-11AntrimParnell ParkAll-Ireland semi-final

Junior
No. Date Winners Score Runners-up Venue Competition
1.22 September 1929Cork (1)3-8 - 1-1AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
2.9 October 1938Cork (2)6-5 - 2-4AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland home final
3.27 August 1950Cork (3)7-1 - 3-2AntrimCork Athletic GroundsAll-Ireland semi-final
4.28 August 1955Cork (4)4-9 - 3-6AntrimCasement ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
5.14 September 1958Cork (5)3-11 - 3-5AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
6.20 September 1959Antrim (1)3-4 - 2-3CorkCroke ParkAll-Ireland home final

Under-21
No. Date Winners Score Runners-up Venue Competition
1.18 August 1968Cork (1)4-17 - 2-4AntrimPáirc Mac UílínAll-Ireland semi-final
2.9 August 1970Cork (2)3-10 - 1-4AntrimCasement ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
3.1 August 1982Cork (3)4-21 - 1-10AntrimPáirc TailteannAll-Ireland semi-final
4.21 August 1988Cork (4)4-21 - 1-3AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
5.6 September 1998Cork (5)3-15 - 0-11AntrimParnell ParkAll-Ireland semi-final

Minor
No. Date Winners Score Runners-up Venue Competition
1.29 August 1937Cork (1)6-3 - 0-2AntrimMacRory ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
2.20 August 1939Cork (2)9-8 - 1-1AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
3.7 September 1941Cork (3)13-8 - 1-2AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
4.12 August 1951Cork (4)10-8 - 3-1AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
5.16 August 1964Cork (5)7-9 - 2-4AntrimCroke ParkAll-Ireland semi-final
6.14 August 1966Cork (6)9-11 - 1-6AntrimCork Athletic GroundsAll-Ireland semi-final

Top scorers
Rank Player Team Score Total Appearances
1. Seán Condon Cork 3-8 17 1943, 1947
2. John Fenton Cork 0-12 12 1984, 1986
3. Jimmy Barry-Murphy Cork 3-2 11 1984, 1986

References
  1. Stapleton, Shane (16 November 2010). "Rising from the Ashes: Antrim of 1943". Eircom Sports Hub. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
  2. Cummiskey, Gavin (26 July 2004). "Cork rebel against slights". Irish Times. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
  3. Duggan, Keith (26 July 2010). "Efficient Cork earn their stripes". Irish Times. Retrieved 15 June 2015.
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