Cork and Tipperary hurlers to face each other twice in January

Cork and Tipperary senior hurlers will meet twice in January as the Munster Senior Hurling League (SHL) and the McGrath Cup fixtures are confirmed.

The first clash comes in Group 1 of the Co‑Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League on Tuesday morning, with Tipperary enjoying home advantage. The exact date for this game has not yet been confirmed.

The second meeting is the Division 1A opener of the 2026 Munster SHL at FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday, 23 January.

Group 1 of the SHL also includes Waterford, while Group 2 comprises Clare, Kerry and Limerick. The top team in each group will qualify for the league final, scheduled for 14‑16 January.

In football, Cork and Kerry will meet in Division 1 of the SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh competition on 13 March and have also been drawn together in Group 2 of the McGrath Cup, alongside Clare.

Limerick were the 2026 Munster Senior Hurling League champions, and Cork have secured the McGrath Cup in 2023, 2024 and 2026.

Source: Irish Examiner. Photo: Javier Alonso / Pexels.