Cork 4-13 : Galway 2-15

This DVD is the full match as originally broadcast

For all the county’s success in semi-finals against Cork – including in a rain-lashed match the previous year – Galway haven’t beaten hurling’s brand leaders in a final. Hopes are high this year after a scintillating defeat of League holders Kilkenny in Thurles. Will Galway repeat the tactical coup of playing a third centerfielder against a traditionally configured Cork? This will be the last match for his county of Cork legend Jimmy Barry-Murphy. Someone is going to ruin someone else’s big day.